2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[DanSchwartzgan]

Banchero now leading the betting odds to go #1. Is Houston trading up from #1 to #3? If so i wonder if it’s possible that this gets looped into the C Wood trade. THJ and Green for Jonathon Isaac? (Yes I would still gamble on his talent)

I don't see Orlando putting Isaac in a package like that now.  They are close to getting to see him for the first time in forever.  If he's healthy, the potential return (if they want to trade him later) is dramatically better.  If he can't get healthy, the financial risk drops dramatically after this season.

If you go back to the Fultz/Tatum deal, also #3 for #1, Philly gave up a pick that turned out to be mid first in a subsequent draft.  Houston has 17 in the current draft plus 26.  It doesn't have to be much more complicated than that for Houston to move up.  As I mentioned yesterday, adding Green for an Orlando 2nd to such a deal wouldn't be difficult at all if it is part of the larger Wood package.  Orlando would be a good place for Josh to get PT and the coach at least knows him enough to know about his athleticism and work ethic.  Green is CAA and the leverage they currently have with the Brunson negotiations could be a factor as well in Dallas moving Josh as well.