06-14-2023, 04:44 PM
(06-14-2023, 04:12 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: It is interesting. Zion obviously has injury and long term availability concerns. But if I was Portland I would jump at a Zion offer. #3 if Scoot is still there is a real good starting point. Not sure what else is needed.
But a healthy Zion with Dame is a great starting point. I am really high on Sharpe too. That could be a really good team. Big if though.
I think Charlotte should jump at that as well. It is a major concern with Zion's health but you very rarely get a chance at that type of talent at that age often.
If the Mavs lucked out and got the second pick, I would be all over this....risks and all. I wouldn't even care if we signed Kyrie after.
Charlotte would be a return to the Carolinas for Zion too. They would eat that up. LaMelo and Zion are probably the two most viral HS talents since that became a thing.
Hornets could easily match the salary with expiring Hayward.
I think you could build a deal around Hayward and #2 for Zion and NBA marketing would salivate over LaMelo oops to Zion...whether the Hornets sucked or not.