2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[DanSchwartzgan]

For the anti-KP camp: Not sure why we would want to try again with a worse version of KP that would likely still be on a size-able contract.

For the pro-KP camp: We should focus on complimenting what KP brings, LM doesn’t do that.

All of this assumes he’s gonna get something $13M+ which is going to cost you a better fitting part(s) and possibly additional assets to make sure Chicago doesn’t match. If Chicago doesn’t want him and he’s going to be on a favorable contract with some low $$ and possibly team options/non-guaranteed years then the variables change and he becomes an asset that you can move or hold onto if you move KP.

My position on Markkanen is he has to be MLE and a bench guy next to Powell or move on.  There is money to be made in this role if year 3 is a PO.  His game will get a lift from Luka and there will be plenty of opportunities to start when KP is injured or just resting.  He can get more money in SA (where else?).  But he'll be toiling in obscurity and won't look much different than he looks in Chicago (and who among Poeltl and LM is going to guard the perimeter?).  

Speaking of the MLE...Something we haven't spent any time on is what if we bring back all of our top guys, including THJ, JRich and WCS, and stay over the cap.  No trades, just love the Boys in Blue and bring them all back.  Where do you spend the MLE positionally on this team?

KP/DP/WCS
Maxi/
DFS/JRich
THJ/JRich/Green
Luka/Brunson

If Maxi continues to start, then we need a bit more offense on the bench.  Or, you move Maxi to the bench and start someone who is more mobile at PF.  Who is that guy.  Maybe Gay or Batum if Maxi starts.  Maybe Theis if you move Maxi to the bench.  Theis is a good defender as a PF...arguably better than Maxi...and brings a little more diversity to the position offensively.

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