04-08-2021, 12:36 PM
(04-08-2021, 12:06 PM)cow Wrote: I'd see DeRozan as a replacement for THJ anyway. You'd miss Tim's 3PT shooting but could that be offset with the steady points DeRozan gives you? If you gave DeRozan a 4YR deal, I'm sure you could slip him into the 6th man role in the later years of the contract.
McConnell's shooting might keep his contract numbers down but he is making 3.5 mil a year. I'd love him in that range.
I see DeRozan as a Brunson replacement. A poor defender than can distribute the ball and create his own shot. Your typical 6th man type, who would lead the second unit and take pressure off Luka with the finishing unit. The problem is I don't see how he fits with Luka. He can't stretch the floor and generally needs the ball in his hand to be effective. We already know Brunson works well with Luka, he can stretch the floor, is much younger and much cheaper. I would rather stick with Brunson.
As for JRich being replaceable, with who? I mean Lowery or Conley would be great but they are both in mid 30's and will cost over 20 mil a year. Ball would be an upgrade, but he will cost at least 20 and is restricted. Is there a guy in free agency that can guard 1-3 effectively, can generally shoot the 3 at league average (although not so far this year) and in general be moderately competent on offense for a reasonable (12-15) price?