12-11-2022, 03:36 PM
(12-10-2022, 02:53 PM)mvossman Wrote: I don't think we have (or will have) the assets to both land Siakam and dump the Bertans and McGee contracts.
I tend to agree. The more realistic deal right now for Siakam is probably Wood/Powell/Bullock for Pascal and Birch. I think Dallas would need to add 3 picks in such a deal.
I like the suggestion of Siakam. He defends his position(s) well. I think that is the difference between him and Wood. I feel equally good about Siakam/DFS as I would Siakam/Maxi. I tend to believe he’s the most likely to be dealt if Toronto makes a major move. He’s extension eligible this summer, is older than Anunoby and plays the positions that Barnes and Koloko will ultimately occupy. His extension will start in the range of $43mm (he never comes close to playing 82 games). With all that said, he’s certainly a top 30 guy, arguably a top 20 guy so far this season. But, you’d be getting him at least partially because Toronto doesn’t want to pay him that deal into his mid 30’s that starts at $43mm.
Contrast that with trading for Poeltl (lets say McGee/Frank and one first) and keeping Wood. Can you keep Poeltl and Wood for $30mm? Similar question to the one you posed. Big rotation better with Poeltl, Powell, Wood, Maxi and DFS or Siakam, Maxi, DFS and McGee (not to mention the extra picks we’d still have)? People may or may not agree with the price tags I’ve outlined. But, I think they are more realistic than dumping Bertans and McGee in a deal for Siakam.