01-28-2022, 03:18 PM
(01-28-2022, 03:13 PM)mvossman Wrote: 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.
It's hard for me to say as I don't have a feel for Toppin at all.
Established players are complicated because of JB's tiny number.
I still like the idea of two trades. Trade 1: Kemba into the TPE. Trade 2: Brunson for Robinson + '23.