(06-19-2021, 01:30 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: Updating my list potential KP partners:
1. Wiz: Bertans, Bryant, Gafford (*edit)
2. Orlando: Harris, Ross
3. Pels: Adams/Bledsoe
4. GSW: Wiggins
5. Hornets: Hayward
6. Cleveland: Love, Allen (Mavs would need to add more assets)
I put them in the rough order of likelihood in my eyes. The first 3 are pretty much straight dumps but you get rotation players and clean up your cap with those moves which is important.
I am not sure why Orlando would need so many bigs (WCJ, Bamba, KP, Isaac). I put them on the list because they are more likely than others to take gambles, especially if they are only giving up future cap space basically (altho Ross is a small asset).
I picture them in a similar position to the Mavs a few years ago when they were open to taking on money for a guy with star upside. I could see Orlando having a similar mindset.
Checking in with @"KillerLeft" who has been on the dump KP bandwagon for a while. Would you trade KP even if its one of these dump-style trades?
1. I´d like to have Bonga RFA S&T added on, but I would.
2. They´ll have to throw in one of their big man. Most likely it will be Bamba. If it means THJ doesn´t get extended, I´m willing to take Ross, too.
3. Probably the best immediate player value, but given that they have eight million additional 1sts from Lakers/Bucks, they can throw one of their choosing in the deal.
4. Do I have a clear path to a 2nd scoring option? I think he shines in GS, because there is no offensive pressure. He can be a highly functional "role player". If he´s supposed to be the #2 guy that dynamic changes again. Still a yes.
5. That´s a No for me. Nerve damage in his leg, always some sort of other injury, too.
6. Nah. I´d rather just offer Jarrett Allen the max alone and see whether the Cavs match. Love´s attitude is a real turn off. Only LeBron managed to make him a winning player and rein in his shitty attitude.