04-08-2021, 01:14 PM
(04-08-2021, 12:47 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Wouldn´t be suprised if Lonzo gets a near max from the Knicks or Bulls. Something in the 4/100 range. Would love to have him but it´s really difficult to come up with a realistic scenario. I think some kind of all in trade at the deadline (including 25+27 firsts) would have been the only option.
Optimistic scenario would be:
1. Convince Ball he wants to come and agree to a number (hopefully less than max)
2. Say NO, we are prepared to offer max, but we are giving them draft compensation for a SnT
3. Worst case, NO calls our bluff and makes Ball very happy. I doubt they match max offer for him.
If we dump Powell, we still have 15 mil to play with. Enough to keep THJ or look for a big wing or center upgrade.