TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[nash_funk]

That's kind of where I am, too. 

I was extremely open to moving Powell as part of a package for an upgrade at starting 5. It's time. But now that they've managed to add that piece without moving him, part of me really likes him as the 3RD big off of the bench (second against certain teams, maybe). I think he's actually overqualified for that job, and this way they get to keep his expiring contract in play. I know Favors is also expiring, and he would probably help in some ways, but this way you still get the benefit of Powell's leadership, chemistry, etc. We know he'll be a standup guy about losing his job, and still be a positive in the locker room, that's for sure. Ultimately, I don't see Favors as being enough of a difference maker to mess with that. 

But, of course, if Powell's contract was needed in a deal for someone who WOULD make a difference, I'd be all about it.

IMO the frontcourt still needs work, but moving spare parts around doesn't make sense.  I would like to getting a starting PF and move DFS to SF.  John Collins is probably out of reach, but I'd be willing to overpay for Tobias Harris.