2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Okstate819]

Lets go down that list:

Portland traded for Powell at the deadline and have no way to replace him if he walks.  I'm not sure there is any amount Portland wont match to keep him (and not further piss off Dame) but if there is a number they will balk at, it will be higher than starting at 17.5.

TRUE. Replace with Dinwiddie or resign THJ in the same spot.

Not sure either the Nicks or the Mavs want to do a Brunson for Robinson deal.  Mavs are very likely in win now mode.  Not sure they want to take a project on as center (and it makes no sense unless they manage to dump KP).  Don't know why the Nicks would want to take on Powell?

Knicks had reported to be "monitoring" Brunson I believe. Like anything its unlikely, but view each guy as a similar value and similar contract status. So a need for need trade is possible IMO.

I would love a KP/Hayward trade.  No idea if Charlotte is interested?  No idea if Mavs are interested?  This is probably my favorite reasonable dump KP route, but have no idea if anybody has even approached this.

It seems plausible but your correct we have no reason to believe it will happen other than the random report that CHA would be "very interested" in KP from a month ago.

I think the odds of Collins leaving Atlanta went down considerably after the playoff run.  I think they are going to want significant assets if they do let him go and Maxi is probably not enough.

Comments from ATL owner lead me to believe otherwise. A max for Collins and hes gone IMO. If they want more assets (protected 2025 1st, Green, etc) Id part with them to get Collins.

I don't think any of these has a 50% of happening and most of them are approaching zero.  The chance of all of them happening is astronomically low.

Of course true.

I think a lot of people are setting themselves up for disappointment this offseason.  If anything, the new regime is less experienced/capable of pulling off trades than the old one.  I feel like the Nico pick was specifically to attract free agents.  My guess is the big move they make this offseason is DeRozan or Conley.  My guess is there would be a lot of disappointment/hate with the first and tolerance/hope with the later.

I agree, my biggest concern with NICO/Fin combo is the ability to complete trades and work the cap from the jump these first couple years.

As for getting off KP, it may very well be that the best option to get off KP is Wiggins straight up (no picks).  Would you pull that trigger?

100% yes. Trade a flawed big for a flawed wing every day of the week. Not even considering injury concerns.