(05-24-2024, 01:31 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Might want to cross Grimes off that list. Detroit traded for him and they need all the talent they can get. I mean look at their roster. They have maybe 4 guys worth anything in a trade.
And I certainly don't think Detroit would be that motivated to swap Grimes for THJ. If they do then they deserve to rot in basketball hell.
Avdija was my primary choice at the TDL between Kuzma, PJ, and him. I'd still love to make a run at him. I don't think the Wizards will be keen on accepting another Mavs expiring and a 1st for one of their good players. Got away with it for Gafford. If Nico can do it again for Avdija then he's truly a magician (see what I did there?)
Grimes was pretty bad for them after the trade. He’s extension eligible this coming season. I think there was a report yesterday or the day before that they’d be trying to get Ingram? They could be trying to get competitive with the new GM. Lot of moving parts and what ifs, I’m just making the connection is all.
And I would do back flips if Nico can pull off an Avdija trade. Very unlikely but he belongs on the list nonetheless.
Edit: Here’s the report I was referring to.
With the Pistons’ hire of Trajan Langdon as President of Basketball Operations, Brandon Ingram is a potential trade target to closely monitor.
Not only can Detroit offer Ingram a max-level extension with their cap space, but he also shares the same agent as Cade Cunningham: Jeff Schwartz.
Detroit could build an appealing offer potentially around their No. 5 overall pick and some of their young core pieces.
Something to keep tabs on over the next few months as Ingram’s future with the Pelicans is uncertain.