06-06-2022, 12:36 PM
(06-06-2022, 10:37 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I keep coming back to the Clippers. I am not fully comfortable with Hartlestein because I just haven't seen him enough. But him or Zubac could be targets depending on which one the Clippers prefer.
I also like Batum but he will be able to get more with the Clippers if they want him. And I also have interest in Marcus Morris. Although I am not sure how a trade would work there. He has this year and next year at 16-17 million. I know not many are fans of his, but he would fit in well here. I am just not sure what the trade would be. It would be something where we would not give up anything of value. I wouldn't think there would be a ton of suiters for him at his contract.
I think Hartenstein would be a target regardless of who the Clippers prefer. I think we can pay more for him (tax MLE) than the Clippers can. I don't think Zubac is an option as they can pay him.
Batum has a player option. If he turns it down I think the tax MLE would be more than they can pay for him. The ship may have sailed on him. The Clips could only pay him 3 million last year. I assume he got offers better than that (most exceptions are better than that) but he chose to stay there. Not sure we can pry him away now.
Don't get the interest in Morris. He might have been a fit years ago, but his defense has completely tanked the last two years and he will be 33. That contract is not much better than Bertans.
Of the three my preference would be Hartenstein as he is young with some upside, has the Germany connection, and fits our position most in need.