08-25-2020, 12:14 PM
(08-25-2020, 10:26 AM)ClutchDirk Wrote: https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1...9777015810
I am eyeing 2 Philadelphia players. I think Richardson would be great in our system. He is on a very team friendly deal The other one is Harris. He is ridiculously overpaid, but a good player in his prime that might move a needle for a near contender like Mavs. On the other hand of course, if he doesn't pan out, it will be very costly to get out of his contract.
Philly wants to contend. Philly wants to get better. So they will not be just dumping their players for less crappy salaries like Powell or Wright. They are extremely top heavy team with basically non existing bench. Their only PG (I don't think Simmons is a PG) is a late second rounder Milton, who played well, but Philly needs a better floor general. Insert a good PG and Philly might have extremely good starting unit as other pieces would just fall into places: PG, SG-Richardson, SF-Simmons, PF-Harris, C-Embiid. They could also need better shooters, although a good PG might already be enough of an improvement to correct that. So what I would do if I was their GM and is there an option for Dallas to get in?
Horford is an absolute deadweight for this team. He is extremely overpaid, declining, didn't show a lot in their system, especially not in the playoffs. I doubt coaching change can correct that FO mistake. No one will take him without considerable assets attached. That assets can be either Richardson or Thybulle or picks. I don't see any reason for the following teams to trade for Horford: Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, Cleveland (no suitable players), Denver, GSW, Houston, Indy, LAL, LAC, Miami, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Toronto, Utah and Washington.
The rest:
Charlotte are rebuilding and should sell their cap for picks. As Philly wants to also improve, not just dump the player, something around Rozier could be interesting. For example Rozier plus Monk for Horford and a bunch of picks. No option for Dallas.
Detroit: same as Charlotte, rebuilding. Kennard+Rose+Snell would be the contracts, but I guess these are alone worth some 2 FRP. So taking Horford for them would require some 4 FRP. Dallas could get in as a third team if Philly reduces the number of FRP included and add Richardson. For example Wright+18. Rose might not be best PG fit for Philly due to his average 3point shooting.
New Orleans might see value in Horford veteran leadership. But trading someone like Jrue or Ball+Reddick for Horford would require a boatload of picks even Philly doesn't have. I find it difficult to happen.
New York would need every pick they can get but they have literally zero useful players. I find it difficlut to happen.
Sacramento (Hield or Barnes) was mentioned a lot in different scenarios. Barnes is a similarly horrible contract and I could see Philly do it only if really desperate. Buddy would be a better fit, but I have a hard time seeing it for Sacramento, unless they go for a total rebuild. While Hield has a bad contract, they could still get better offers elsewhere imho. Horford+Richardson for Hield+Barnes makes more sense for both, but also greatly increase Philly tax bill (perhaps they can add Scott). Philly would still be without a PG.
I guess San Antonio should start rebuild. But I doubt DeRozan would make Philly any better, so I see them as a very longshot.
I was inclined to trade THJ+Wright for Horford and Richardson, but not anymore after his playoff performances. I wouldn't consider do it without Powell and Wright contract going the other way, which is not acceptable for Philly.
This leaves OKC. Horford + Richardson for CP3. CP3 would give Philly exactly what they need, but would make OKC considerably worse. The move is possible only, if OKC embraces a more or less full rebuild (not extend or sign and trade Gallo, trade CP3 and Schroeder). Mavs could get in and trade for Richardson, as he would most likely be gone from rebuilding OKC in 2021 and they would be motivated to trade him.