2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[StepBackJay]

That is very on par with what I just posted (was working on that post when you posted yours). I will say, I think Hachimura needs to be in the trade (if it's only 1 of Hachi or Avdija), however, I'm going in requiring both (and their 21 pick). If I come out with 1 of Avdija or the pick, I'd be fine with that.

I think the addition of Bertans makes THJ expendable and we can then go after Holmes to round out the starters. On our side, if they need players back, we can give up TT and/or Burke.

Luka/JB
JRich(opted in)/Green
Avdija/DFS (Avdija needs to win this spot over DFS)
Hachi/Maxi
Holmes/WCS

It feels like THJ is going to be back no matter what for better or worse. Even if he wets the bed the last couple of games in this series that might make his contract value go back to where it probably should have been in the first place, more towards the 15/yr number than 20/yr. His defense is really bad but he does take charges so there's that.

My observation of Rui is that he would be used kind of in the Powell role but with more offensive tools and better defense? I don't think he really fits the archetype of what Rick wants in a PF which is kind of an issue. Rick really wants his PF to be able to shoot from distance altho Rui is young enough that maybe his shot comes around.

I am not sure ab Avdija's defense not having watched him a lot. Googling around it seems like he is good defensively so if he's really a 2-way player then I would definitely want him in the deal.

I am also sure Thomas Bryant would have to be in the deal. Altho he had a partial ACL tear he is 23 and fits the roller archetype of what Rick wants. He can also shoot outside which is huge.

So with that I don't think the Holmes thing would happen. Mavs would be getting back a starting center, plus a wing or two and maybe a first round pick/player.

For the Wiz they are taking a risk but I feel like they would take the risk for the same reason they traded Westbrook for Wall and actually gave up 1st round picks in that deal. Landing KP would form a big 3 that they could fill around. They still would have some small pieces they could resign (Lopez, Ish Smith, Len, Bongo) + MLE to try to fill out a roster.