2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[Branduil]

Can’t imagine they would.  That’s the issue with the idea of keeping our core six.  We have just about nothing to trade outside of those six and picks.  We don’t even have meaningful expiring contracts outside of Powell.  

It will be difficult to get someone who might be our 3rd/4th best player if we aren’t willing to put one of our top six in the mix.  Otherwise, we are simply talking about trying to add a useful seventh guy.  Don’t get me wrong.  I see value in that (have been arguing the need for one more guy for two seasons prior to this).  But I suspect such an outcome will feel a little uninspiring to most around here.

I never thought we would be able to add the 3rd guy this offseason. We can't trade future picks easily, and we don't have a critical mass of expiring contracts and/or young players.

We have the tax MLE, trade exception, and #26 to work with. After re-signing Brunson, my priority would still be to try and trade for a starting center. If that doesn't work, draft the BPA (and don't screw up this time), sign a solid veteran with the MLE, and find a way to add depth with the exception as well.