02-07-2023, 12:16 PM
(02-07-2023, 11:09 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: It might be simply a matter of easing him back in the rotation coming off an injury. It could also be for balance in the rotation to give the bench a little offensive punch.
But, this is the role I’ve always seen as his highest and best use. It is a valuable role, but it isn’t a $17mm role. The $13mm number would be a hair high for this role. I also expect him to be traded and for the value to be surprisingly small. I’ve mentioned the other Morris brother from LAC and as the means of moving Bertan’s money for expiring but out of the rotation Love and maybe another player. I don’t see it being much more than that unless we add a pick.
What is your comp on this? Guys who get 19 and 9 on very good efficiency and can create their own shot with suspect defense. The closest I can come up with is Collins, who is probably better defensively, but not as good offensively, and he got 25 mil (and was restricted). Guys like Timmy, Powell, Robinson and Bertans who can shoot/score with suspect defense all got roughly 18 mil. I would rather have Wood than those guys. Sexton just got 18 as a restricted free agent who can't play defense or rebound and his assist to turnover ratio is terrible. I would take Wood over any of the guys mentioned. Who is the guy in his mid to upper 20s with Wood's offensive skill that signed a UFA under 15?