12-24-2021, 03:11 PM
(12-24-2021, 02:52 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: I think I agree, but the longer he plays like this and isn’t moved the worse the value will get. The Detroit thing I’m thinking they wanted him to go WITH Grant, so him being a part of a Grant trade IMO is out, cause it’s got to be a “back to the drawing board” thing for them if they deal Grant.
I think for them, Grant is probably out of the picture in any case. Future for them is Cunningham and another very high pick in 2022 draft. Unless Grant really wants to play in Detroit only.
If he is available, the question is, would they want back expiring salary or are they cool with longer term deals. With Grant they only have 86 mil committed for next season and they will probably not be FA players yet. Besides, there are not really many good players available. I think it is ok for them to push cap space for another season or two. They will have 2 max cap space slots in 2023 if they don't commit any serious salaries beyond that point. So guys like Maxi, Powell or Bullock could have value for them. Solid vets to help the youngsters next season and perhaps take a serious step forward if the new rookie will be good. They all become FA in 2023 (Bullock last year is not guaranteed).
THJ is also not really a problem for them. His contract runs out the same summer Cunningham extension kicks in and the new rookie will still be on rookie contract. So they will still have plenty of cap space. His contract can also represent a chip for trade in 2023 or 2024.