TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[SleepingHero]

That sounds like the starting framework of the right type of deal. But Wood would be an expiring contract and no way to do an extend-and-trade where it's at a salary and years he is expecting. I'm sure there would be other issues too, making it hard to find a win-win.

I actually think Wood's expiring status is of great value to PHX, given that they're paying CP3 a boatload of money for at least 1 more year. 

As to investing big money into a center, I feel as if Ayton's skillset is closest to 2nd star material that we can hope next to Luka, as he really doesn't command much attention on the offensive end, and is willing to be a premier defender. 

He's able to be a versatile switch defender with size. That alone makes him worth it imo.