05-07-2021, 11:49 AM
(05-07-2021, 11:15 AM)StrandedOnBeauboisHill Wrote: With Indiana looking like they're going to make some massive changes it feels like Malcolm Brogdon's future there is in question. Based on the type of player they want to put next to Luka, you gotta think he's on the front office's radar. We need someone who can defend opposing PGs and run the office from time to time when Luka is getting constantly swarmed. Delon Wright and Josh Richardson on paper are supposed to be that player and while they haven't lived up to expectations, it feels like the front office hasn't really swayed from the idea that they are the TYPE of player we need as Luka's backcourt mate. Brogdon would be a major upgrade.
I agree SG spot is in highest need of an upgrade. Our demands are extremely high for this position (elite 3-D with playmaking), so what can we even get. Free agency basically offers RFA Ball and some aged guys which might not have Dallas as their top option (Conley, Lowry, CP3) and can always also backfire badly if it doesn't work. If I look at guys under contract that are not exactly top stars and fit the description: Brogdon, Murray and White from SA, FVV. Did I forgot anyone?
The big question - can you get any of the above without trading KP? All of them are on teams that are a bit of a mistery. All of them clearly need a star, but have the ammo to try and get that star by trade. Will any of them really go into rebuild? Indy is a very good team on the paper, but hasn't worked for two seasons now with two different coaches. So how long do they keep trying? Rebuilding was not their modus operandi in the past - they rather traded their established players for up and coming pieces. But they desperately need very high ceiling guy(s). I think Toronto is in a very similar position. San Antonio I think wants to give Pop most wins in history and they need another (at least) average season for that. So I don't think they will go for a big rebuild. Could go season after that.