NBA TRADE TALK: TDL over

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And, obviously, you will not get CJ McCollum and Gobert for THJ and KP. That is more unreasonbale than the hope of trading Ben Simmons for James Harden. That will never happen.

I don’t want CJ for KP even with all of KPs injuries.  KP for Gobert.  Yes. 

We sometimes underestimate our own too because we see the flaws on a daily basis. A healthy KP certainly gives Utah a different dimension than a style of play that seems to not work beyond a certain point in the playoffs. Gobert has been benched or rendered ineffective as series have gone on. How many teams really want him? Will they not have the same issues with him as the team goes deeper into the playoffs?

I initially wanted Gobert here to change the culture and mindset of this team. However lately our defense, despite breakdowns against OKC and Orl, has been making progress. Kidd is committed to it. While I am ok with a Gobert for KP trade, a tougher two way player, albeit a lesser defensive player than Gober,  like a Morris or a Rachaun, fits most teams better these days. I don’t think we need to overvalue Gobert.