TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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I wouldn’t think we would have anything of interest.  Wouldn’t give up an asset or Powell.  Doubt they would want the years on McGee contract.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/12/mavs...-noel.html

Been hoping for this ... Noel is one of my top realistic acquisition targets. 

About Noel “That’s who he is,’’ Thibodeau said. “We probably overlook all the other aspects of his defense because we always talk about the rim protection, which is obviously elite, but his pick-and-roll defense is terrific, as well. Just the way he can fly all over the court, he’s got great length, and it gives your team energy. And when you get into the open floor off that stuff, that gets everyone feeling good and easy buckets. It changes things.’’

McGee and Ntilikina works after December 15th. McGee provides veteran leadership and winning pedigree. Frank still has some upside but he needs to play. I think could crack the Pistons' rotation and it makes more sense for DET to try to develop a big guard than give all the backup minutes to Cory Joseph. The contract situation with McGee isn't a big deal ... DET payroll would actually decline this year, and Frank is a FA. McGee has two years left but DET has to reach the salary minimum next year so they'll have to pay someone. Why not McGee, a hard working big with championship pedigree?

I love Noel in Dallas. He may be better suited to play the role Kidd envisioned for McGee than McGee himself.