2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Omega_Supreme]

You can pretty well bring back the entire band if you do that (except KP).  The ages of Turner and Markkanen allow you to keep a consistent front court until Luka is in his late 20's to about 30.  Turner is a better defender than Maxi and Markkanen is a better outside shooter than KP (and can floor the ball to add a dimension to the O).  If THJ doesn't wish to return for $18mm, there are other players to take that slot.  The bench is self sufficient, meaning the starters can stay together more.  JRich rolls off after a year and Holiday after two giving Green a role to grow into as time goes by.

Turner (18)/Powell (11)/WCS or Boban (rMLE)    29.0 + Exception
Markkanen (13.7)/Maxi (9)/Bey (1.5)                 24.2
DFS (4)/Holiday (6)/Green (3)                           13.0    
THJ (18)/JRich (11.6)/Burke (3.1)                      32.7
Luka (10.2)/Brunson (1.8)/Terry (1.5)                13.5
                                                                      112.4 + Exception

That team still does not solve our issue of having to rely to much on Luka as a primary ball handler. 
Turner may be attainable without KP

We have two big needs going into next year:

1. Strengthen our frontcourt specifically center with power forward needing upgrading as well
2. Add another ball handler to offset Luka and compliment Luka

The bonus is that each of those players being able to be functional offensive players as well.