TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[mvossman]

We just can’t take the risk of crippling the franchise fellas

Ben: Too much money for a guy whose optimal roll here would be a better passing Dwight Powell on offense. And tbh Dwight is probably a better finisher due to not being scared of getting fouled.

Kyrie: This is 2022. There is a chance he is permanently cancelled and never plays in the NBA again.

Sending out Timmy+Bertans+McGee for Ben is not crippling the franchise.  Even if he turns into a total bust we actually shaved off over 20 mil in year 3.  

This is why I think folks are kidding themselves that the Nets are going to take on three negative contracts for Ben (plus an asset).  The actual cost will likely be more than anybody on here wants to pay.