01-25-2022, 10:33 AM
(01-25-2022, 09:56 AM)vfromlmf Wrote: That was my question from yesterday but I reached a different conclusion.
The weak spots are Maxi's offense as a stationary shooter, especially in the playoffs; and Brunson's defense as a player who will be hunted, especially in the playoffs.
Do you look to upgrade the offense by moving Kleber, who is under control on a good contract?
Or do you look to upgrade the defense by moving Brunson, who is at peak value and a flight risk in free agency?
I'd probably look seriously at a potential win/win deal involving Smart for JB+Powell
JB 79 (89/36)
MS 88 (64/97)
I'm concerned about losing Powell's production. Can Chriss - 52 (58/49) - give you 15 playoff minutes?
I'm guessing folks will not be excited by this, but it does make some sense. Given that we have traded offense for defense, you could take the next step to improve Maxi by sending THJ + salary for Tobias Harris. You would not need 15 minutes of Chriss in this scenario as Maxi would take on most of the big second unit minutes. Does a KP/Harris/DFS/Luka/Smart starting lineup have contender potential? It would definitely be an upgrade on what we have now. No way to avoid tax with that team.