07-09-2023, 07:01 AM
(07-09-2023, 06:23 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I think any trade proposed for Detroit you need to consider how it makes Detroit better now. From what I understand, they do not have a playoff of get lost mandate to the front office. But they do have pressure to be a lot better this year. So I don't see Hardaway as a better fit. Especially as they have Burks who is sort of comparable toTim.
I don't even think a 27 first moves the needle at this point. As that front office may not be there in the next year or so. I think Bojan could be an option at the trade deadline or next offseason though.
Should also consider how it makes us better (now).
I´m with the camp of people that think they re-signed Kyrie with the plan in mind to trade him for Ayton (Luka buddy), Lavine (Luka friendly and Duffy client) or some other younger high end player within the next 6-18 months. Will Kyrie be happy, if we stink (i.e. play-in qualificaton struggle) or demand a trade quickly.
Therefore I`m not sure a trade of THJ + assets for Bojan makes much sense at the moment, unless one of the many young assets from Detroit comes our way. I´d rather keep THJ and send McGee + two 2nds to OKC/Indiana for Pokusevki or Jalen Smith.