2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[mvossman]

I typically shudder when I read ideas that include trading Powell.  But, if DeRozan is the guy, I think this has merit.  I'm hopeful for a larger role for Green and see issues with Green, Powell and DeRozan on the same team.  We are just talking about the backup C here, so it doesn't have to be a star.  But, someone like Olynyk would probably fit better than Powell in a world where you are trying to get minutes for DeRozan and Green the next three years.

I'm always up for trading Powell, but it will probably cost an asset and we have so little in that department.

I think you can work around DeRozan and Powell.  You are probably going to stagger Luka and DeRozan, and you can can play Powell with Luka when DeRozan is not on the floor.

Also, if you are getting DeRozan you have limited cap left to improve the team.  I don't think you need to start a 4 when you have DeRozan/DFS/Luka as all are bigger good rebounding wings.  I would rather spend that remaining cap on a 3&D wing to go with KP/DeRozan/DFS/Luka (maybe Green).

This is all assuming we don't trade KP.  That of course would open all kinds of options.