06-20-2023, 05:28 AM
(06-20-2023, 05:00 AM)omahen Wrote: I don't think Boston would be willing to trade Brogdon and Williams for just Wood. I still think, if contender wants Wood, he can choose the MLE way (either full or taxpayer, depending what contender has). I don't think a contender would be willing to pay him more than a "prove it" deal.My limit for him is at $14-15M. Enough over MLE to get him excited and put him out of range for any other MLE bids. Also prob more than Bos would want him for. The speculation on Brog is that they have a logjam of minutes in the G rotation, I suspect them getting a few seconds in return for trading him into space. If Hou whiffs on their G targets, they could be in play too. Add the SRP (or more from us if we get some at the draft) for the Williams Wood swap (Wood at MLE money and Williams at $14-$15 or whatever is legal) and it’s not nothing to stay under the cap until Brown’s extension kicks in.
My guess for Williams would be, that Boston would look at some draft compensation to facilitate SnT or not excersize their restricted option. To be honest, I am not sure Williams is worth more than full MLE. Huge risk paying him more than that, imho. I just don't see a third best player on a contender type in him, which would justify paying him closer to 20 per.