05-27-2021, 11:30 PM
(05-27-2021, 07:48 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Using JRich as trade bait to try and get someone like Lauri Markkannen (unlikely) would be the best case scenario. Then turn around and use the MLE on the best defensive guard/forward that they can. Fill out the rest of the roster using vet min and room exception
Trot out
Luka/Brunson
THJ/MLE guy?
DFS/Batum(?)
Kleber/Lauri/Melli(?)
KP/Powell/Boban
Love it. Markkanen also makes KP somewhat expendable though I don't think they'd move him.
Completely disagree with the idea that Lauri makes KP "somewhat expendable". If KP can't get back to being a quality rim protector, then he is already expendable. I don't see Lauri as a legit starter on a contending team. He can't protect the rim and he can't guard the perimeter. In the playoffs he will be hunted for and abused constantly. People worry about KPs fit on offense, but the real concern is his defense. Lauri in no way addresses that concern.