06-01-2021, 01:12 PM
(06-01-2021, 09:55 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: At this point, I think the best comparison for trade value is Vucevic. KP is 5 years younger and has played well enough in the past to believe that he can put it all together at some point, with a change of scenery and coach that works to make that happen.
WCJ - a rookie scale contract on a player that isn't working out for his team, but could use a change of scenery.
OPJ - a big expiring contract on a player that is useful on the court, in a position of need and could be signed to a reasonable contract for his contribution in the coming offseason.
2 firsts from a team that hopes to hit the playoffs soon enough to not worry about draft picks as much.
That to me is the minimum that I would let KP go for if I'm in the FO, and I work to get more than that. Obviously we have to look at the trade value each of those pieces brought and match that with what a team can and will give up.
And that right there will never happen.
Upside projection on a rookie contract player and two 1st round picks. The Mavs would have zero interest in such a (future) trade package. That would require long-term strategic planning and player development. There is a better chance, they trade Porzingis for Horford straight up.
That being said I would love to do a
Gary Harris (expiring)
Mo Bamba
Bulls 2021 1st round pick (protected 1-4) Draft Jalen Johnson.
deal.