05-22-2021, 06:26 PM
(05-22-2021, 03:57 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Donnie made a comment about players (especially SG’s, SF’s and outside shooting PF’s) wanting to come here right after the TDL. The moment I heard that, my mind immediately went to LM. We are pretty good traditionally at reclamation projects. High upside if this were to work.
I don’t think he’s a starter here...as you and others point out. But, for the MLE and as a backup? Sure. Start KP and Maxi with Powell and LM off the bench and WCS as the 5th big. We will always need a 5th big as long as KP is here. Having someone like LM would mean we wouldn’t have to give away games any night KP needs a rest. We have traditionally been good at reclamation projects. The upside to LM on the cheap would be pretty good.
Lauri only makes sense if we are trading KP. He is clearly not looking for a bench role and I doubt he will be below 15 mil. If I am Chicago, I am matching anything below that number, as I can always trade him with salary that low.