(05-14-2023, 08:38 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: We can't protect 2027 in any way with 2029 already out the door.
"Worth" and "market" are two different things. Stein gave us his view of what the market for Ayton might be. Who knows if Phoenix is trying to create a competitive marketplace by spreading rumors about every center-starved team in the league or if there are absolutely no takers for Ayton at that money. I suspect the market will be higher than what any of us think his worth should be. I do see a difference between Ayton and KP. That difference is health.
Where those Steins thoughts on the market or what the actual market is? Because if that is the market I move on and wish Ayton the best of luck on his new team. On a side note no team in the lottery is trading for Ayton.
Moreover, when considering Zingis and Ayton are we talking about availability or health? During the time period that Zingis was with the Mavs he averaged approximately 50 games played during that period Ayton averaged 54. Is that difference worth or market value a lottery pick? I think not.