TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[dirkfansince1998]

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.

I am torn. His defensive impact numbers in NO were outstanding. For a stretch they had the 2nd ranked defense in the league with him on the floor. Next season he returned to Utah. They have given up on the twin tower approach so he only plays backup minutes for Gobert. Don´t think he was terrible but the Jazz bench wasn´t great.
This season he just mailed it in. Hard to tell if he just took a Horford like sabbatical or if he is completly cooked.
On a positive note. He is only seven days older than Powell and had the chance to fix some of the nagging injury issues of a long NBA career. The negative. He played a really physical style of basketball and is past the 20000 minutes mark (regular season + playoffs). Doubles Powell in total minutes played.