07-16-2021, 10:50 AM
(07-16-2021, 10:31 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Doesn't matter who's 3-10 at that point. Instant playoff team.
We already are an instant playoff team, so I fail to see where is the improvement
(07-16-2021, 10:23 AM)Tyler Wrote: Yep. And while the Knicks fans would be more insufferable than ever, I'd totally support two Western competitors losing their superstars to the Eastern conference.
Counterpoint: Dolan.
If Portland wants to compete, Philly is the most logical partner. Simmons for Dame makes sense for both and Portland would get further assets. Simmons-CJ-Powell-RoCo would be a great starting four. Problem is the fifth member, as Nurkic just doesn't fit with Simmons. Stretch big would be needed and KP could be a great final member of the starting unit. So how about Nurkic, DJJ and RoCo for KP and Kleber. Salary cap would remain a problem for Portland. Mavs would keep space to sign a secondary playmaker like Conley.
Luka, Conley, DFS, RoCo, Nurkic vs Simmons, CJ, Powell, Kleber, KP