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[mvossman]

This is why Clarkson is the play with Utah. Powell and Green/Frank for him. 


In other news, Jordan is looking to cut salary too. We have a way to make that happen. Powell, Bertans and Green/Frank for Hayward gives them lots of relief and players to help them tank. Gives us a wing AND playmaker at the same time. If Jordan wants more savings we can throw in a THJ for Rozier swap. Gives us more guard playmaking and slightly better defense. This seems like the more likely route to go instead of dealing with Ainge’s mind.

We then have Hayward fresh from a playoff run (hopefully, as long as he doesn’t have another season ending injury in the first 5 games of the season…) as an expiring contract with a full compliment of FRPs to dangle for OKC’s SGA in the offseason. After that we have any leftover picks and pick swaps and either Rozier or Dinwiddie for OG Anunoby. Just let the monkey do it, it’s that simple!

Any one of Conley, Clarkson or Hayward would make this team significantly better and more protected against Luka/Din injury.  Its just hard for me to see them pulling that trigger without sending Timmy out from a minutes standpoint.  Don't think Utah wants Timmy, so we need to get a third team involved for those two guys (no idea what Charlotte wants).  The idea may be to make one of these deals prior to TDL after raising Timmy (and maybe Green's) value.  Personally, I think that is another reason to bring Din off the bench and start Tim, who is a better fit with McGee and needs to be showcased if possible.