09-04-2020, 09:20 AM
(09-04-2020, 07:22 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: Latest Mock Draft at The Athletic has Dallas taking Tyrese Maxey at 18 and Bane at 31. What caught my attention was this nugget:Boston could be interested, because they´ll struggle to add quality roleplayers.
"But when I get asked who I think a prime team to move up in the draft is, I think Dallas is it. Could they use No. 31 overall to get up into the No. 12 to 15 or so range to end up with whoever falls out of the wing class? Probably would need to add more than No. 31 to get it done at the higher range, but given who is available come draft night, and the run I expect on wings, Dallas would be smart to look into that option."
I don't see the point of two rookies on this team. I do see the point of moving up if you love someone at 12-15. Unfortunately, I don't see Sacramento (35), New Orleans (39 & 42) or Boston (26 and 30) placing much value in 31. Is there someone in this draft you'd five up 18 and the 2025 first for? Would Phoenix do that at 10?
Theis/Kanter will both be UFA next summer, so Kleber could serve as part of a three-headed monster and a locked in cheap-ish option. Seth Curry could also be interesting for Boston, which lacks an elite shooter, that can play off Kemba, Brown and Tatum.
We know Hayward is supertight with Stevens, but would Boston consider
Hayward+14+26+30 for THJ (salary-matching), Kleber, Curry+18.
Boston won´t have any caproom with or without Hayward and they don´t seem to miss him much right now.