12-30-2019, 09:03 AM
I think I have a new favorite trade target after listening to a June 2018 podcast where Bill Simmons had Bob Voulgaris on.
The target is Aaron Gordon. Voulgaris loves him in the modern NBA as a 4 (says he's often been miscast as a 3). He's having a down year this year and is signed through 21-22 (which lowers his value to teams gearing up for space in 21). He's a Duffy guy who excels as a PnR guy (rolling or popping). Imagine him operating with the space Dallas generates with Luka. He rebounds better than Powell and traditionally is a better 3 point shooter.
The trick is knowing what Orlando would want and what competing offers might look like. It takes Lee plus another salary to match. Orlando is weak at SF as Iwundo is free this summer. Both of their backup PG's are also free. Do they want players? Or, would they be happy to create space for a FA this summer (VanVleet?). I realize this isn't an original idea as others have posted. But, to the extent Voulgaris has influence on personnel decisions, it has found its way onto my radar.
The target is Aaron Gordon. Voulgaris loves him in the modern NBA as a 4 (says he's often been miscast as a 3). He's having a down year this year and is signed through 21-22 (which lowers his value to teams gearing up for space in 21). He's a Duffy guy who excels as a PnR guy (rolling or popping). Imagine him operating with the space Dallas generates with Luka. He rebounds better than Powell and traditionally is a better 3 point shooter.
The trick is knowing what Orlando would want and what competing offers might look like. It takes Lee plus another salary to match. Orlando is weak at SF as Iwundo is free this summer. Both of their backup PG's are also free. Do they want players? Or, would they be happy to create space for a FA this summer (VanVleet?). I realize this isn't an original idea as others have posted. But, to the extent Voulgaris has influence on personnel decisions, it has found its way onto my radar.