2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Scott41theMavs]

What would the true cost be for Aaron Gordon at the TDL? Gordon is only 25 and never been the 4th or 5th option on a team. He is a absolute freak athletically and I could really see him thriving with Luka. If we had Luka, JRich, THJ, AG and KP as our starting lineup, I would like our chances against anyone. Is that possible without giving up those guys or Maxi? I know there's some bigger moves out there, but they would cost a lot more.

No chance. THJ's expiring contract would be a minimum (I don't want THJ here, his value is far too reliant on 3pt shooting and his trade value as an expiring contract after a career shooting year is the highest it will ever be). I would expect that, plus one of Maxi/DFS, one of our rookies and a future pick or two. Maybe we could get him a bit cheaper if the Magic feel like Isaac is the answer and not Gordon longer term. I'd still do it though because I love his upside and profile on this team as the 4.

Not letting go of Kleber for AG for sure, and I say that as someone who has advocated for getting Gordon for a while.

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OPJ is not a locker room fit. There was a thread on the RealGM Bulls message board with both Bulls and Wizards fans stating that OPJ doesn't like basketball just the money it brings him. He's known to party harder than work on his game or care about basketball. He recently even posted a video on his twitter of him throwing a house party during the pandemic.

I don't think anyone wants that type of influence on this young team. Stop with all the trades to the Mavs. He's way overpaid and not worth what he brings with him off the court.

Maybe falling into the best locker room in the league would change things for him. He looked good in the Bulls game tonight.

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THJ should be used to upgrade. Not to take a chance on a player who might not even be better.

Which targets fit into which category?