07-12-2020, 02:44 PM
Great inputs. Let me comment on a couple of things.
1. Minutes available are limited. Even if we cut Lee, MKG, WCS and Barea while signing MLE and only #18 rookie, this leaves us 12-13 rotation guys wanting minutes (only Bobi could be satisfied with a very limited role). I think we have to consolidate the talent in some 10 rotation guys max with the rest being vet min specialists or developing rookies on limited minutes. Rookies need minutes to develop. If we keep our core there are basically no minutes available at PG and SG and very limited minutes at C. So only wings can realistically hope for playing time.
2. As we discussed many times before, I think we have a bit of a crowd at PG. Wright and Brunson are both good back up point guards who deserve minutes, which there are simply not enough. Brunson-Wright-Curry of the bench is not working. I would definitely look for a deal involving Wright. Not just for the sake of trading. But moves for Richardson, Oubre or even just a simple Wright for Snell swap I wouldn't hesitate to move him. Of course he has the 8 games + playoffs to solidify his role on this team. I think there is absolutely no problem to find a decent third string PG for vet min (Burke, Deli, McConnel, or even #31 rookie)
3. Jones is way more 2-3 than 3-4. He is just 6-6 and very skinny. And I think size matters for PnR, elite athleticism is not enough. He is better defender than DFS (elite really), but less useful offensively. I wouldn't mind bringing him. But, looking at Miami, i don't think he will be available for MLE. If Miami goes the cap space way, I think they will certainly keep Jones
Wing is the only position, we are really short at with DFS being the only decent one. So I would really put all the effort in getting one:
1. If we really like one of the draft prospects, try to move up in the draft to get him (doesn't look likely good prospects will be available at #18)
2. If 1 doesn't work for any reason, explore trading for a good wing. Wright, Jackson, #18, #31 (even 2025 FRP) are our core assets for a trade.
3. If 1 or 2 works, use MLE to cover next biggest gap. If it doesn't, sign best available talent able to play wing. Veteran enforcer types on short term deals should be considered.
1. Minutes available are limited. Even if we cut Lee, MKG, WCS and Barea while signing MLE and only #18 rookie, this leaves us 12-13 rotation guys wanting minutes (only Bobi could be satisfied with a very limited role). I think we have to consolidate the talent in some 10 rotation guys max with the rest being vet min specialists or developing rookies on limited minutes. Rookies need minutes to develop. If we keep our core there are basically no minutes available at PG and SG and very limited minutes at C. So only wings can realistically hope for playing time.
2. As we discussed many times before, I think we have a bit of a crowd at PG. Wright and Brunson are both good back up point guards who deserve minutes, which there are simply not enough. Brunson-Wright-Curry of the bench is not working. I would definitely look for a deal involving Wright. Not just for the sake of trading. But moves for Richardson, Oubre or even just a simple Wright for Snell swap I wouldn't hesitate to move him. Of course he has the 8 games + playoffs to solidify his role on this team. I think there is absolutely no problem to find a decent third string PG for vet min (Burke, Deli, McConnel, or even #31 rookie)
3. Jones is way more 2-3 than 3-4. He is just 6-6 and very skinny. And I think size matters for PnR, elite athleticism is not enough. He is better defender than DFS (elite really), but less useful offensively. I wouldn't mind bringing him. But, looking at Miami, i don't think he will be available for MLE. If Miami goes the cap space way, I think they will certainly keep Jones
Wing is the only position, we are really short at with DFS being the only decent one. So I would really put all the effort in getting one:
1. If we really like one of the draft prospects, try to move up in the draft to get him (doesn't look likely good prospects will be available at #18)
2. If 1 doesn't work for any reason, explore trading for a good wing. Wright, Jackson, #18, #31 (even 2025 FRP) are our core assets for a trade.
3. If 1 or 2 works, use MLE to cover next biggest gap. If it doesn't, sign best available talent able to play wing. Veteran enforcer types on short term deals should be considered.