01-28-2022, 03:13 PM
(01-28-2022, 03:01 PM)cow Wrote: I think you are asking for too much based on your valuation of Toppin. Maybe you disagree with my listed valuations though. You might have to drop the swap and settle for the protections removed from '23. That still gets you flexibility to trade future picks again, gets you another inexpensive long term piece and gets you an approximation of JB's offensive capabilities depending on the other player you return.
Making a trade for Toppin is just not the kind of move you see this organization make. I know folks have high hopes for Nico, but until I see this organization act any differently than it has the last several years (there was no hint of it last offseason) then I am going to assume status quo.
In that case, if they feel like they need to move Brunson (and it is starting to seem like writing might be on wall) then they are going to look for an established player in return. Something like Smart makes the most sense because he is a big name and a perfect player for Kidd. I could also see Kemba and the pick, because Kemba is a big name (and a recent target) and that pick gives them tradable assets.