01-11-2022, 02:06 PM
(01-11-2022, 01:49 PM)mvossman Wrote: I agree with pretty much all of this. Don't see a reasonable path to get Turner (or Collins for that matter).
So if we feel we need to trade KP, who does make sense? I keep coming back to Portland. They need to do something to keep Lillard interested. Nurkic is probably leaving after this year which leaves a gaping hole at the center position. They need to rectify having 3 of their best players all small defensively challenged guards. They also like can't put together a package that would interest Pacers. Something like KP/Bullock for CJ/Nurkic would make a lot of sense for them. I don't think that is good enough for us. Maybe you get them to include a Powell for Covington swap, especially if they are worried about him bailing. Then you are looking at a Nurk/Covington/DFS/Luka/CJ starting lineup. Brunson becomes expendable in this case and can potentially be traded for more value.
EDIT: Didn't realize I already posted basically this late last night. I'm over posting.
Indy gets: Nurkic, CJ
Dallas Gets: Turner, LeVert, Lamb (we have to cut someone)
Portland gets: KP, Bullock
This gets both teams under the LT (Portland just barely and I’m not sure trade machine has up to date info on money spent on 10-day contracts). LeVert is a better creator than Bullock. RB is the better defender.