09-18-2023, 11:32 AM
(09-18-2023, 11:15 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: I like Eason but that would be an overpay. I don't believe he's worth that.
I agree that a rebounding small forward would fit well here. A rebounding big would be even better though. I like Josh Hart as a guy who would fit well as a small forward. Maybe the Knicks will unexpectedly struggle and want to get off of that contract.
I think an inexpensive center is likely our best bet for our rebounding woes. Andre Drummond would fit that bill nicely. The Bulls are a good candidate to disappoint. Derozan is 34 and Vucevic is about to turn 33. Zach Lavine has failed to improve over the past few years. They own their first round pick this season so they would have an incentive to tank this season if they struggle early. Drummond is my favorite candidate for a realistic, low-cost solution to our center and rebounding conundrums. I can imagine a Seth Curry and a 2nd-round pick swap for Drummond later in the year. Powell, Drummond and Kleber as the center rotation.
If Richaun Holmes bounces back, obviously that would be an even better solution.
My fear with Josh Green is that someone is going to offer him a contract we don't want to match. He walks.
HOU is overloaded with SFs: D.Brooks, A.Thompson, Tate, Whitmore (who some say is the steal of the draft), and Eason. Thin at SG: Jalen Green. I bet they'd be willing to part with Eason for equal value at SG.
What do you think a fair trade would be for Eason?