2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Jason Terry]

I know.  The original conversation had us getting Washington AND Bridges.

So, you are the guy who wants to stick us with 31 year old, often injured, Gordon Hayward.  BTW, I like that for you (Charlotte) as 25 year old, often injured, KP fits your (their) timeline better.  But, your roster is essentially complete after the deal and I still have holes to fill.  

So, what are you giving me for the age difference?  Do I get  McDaniel and the unprotected 23?

It is kind of an interesting thought exercise.  To me, I think Gordon's timeline is why they deal youth (and one year of Rozier) for KP.  In your mind, they want to trade their injury issue for ours.

Hayward, McDaniel and 2023 unprotected for KP seems like a fair deal. I’d take Hayward over KP because if Hayward is hurt it’s easier to win. KP’s position is so critical defensively on a nightly basis that without him we need to play totally different. Hayward is an easier plug and play. Also the KP ego etc factor for team morale. Mcdaniel would be an ideal prospect at a need position and the pick could be used in a big trade down the line. I would still want the mavs to steal away Graham as well. While Hayward and DFS together would have issues it’s possible they could be ideal fits together on the court against small ball teams and especially in the playoffs when teams go small. Just looking at lakers last year they used AD at C and LBJ at PF in the finals. I think Doe Doe could play the 4 in that scenario