01-02-2024, 08:40 AM
I suppose I'm the outlier in that I don't want to trade for Siakam. I think the price would be higher than most are suggesting here. I believe it would take OMax and the 2027 unprotected first and probably some picks swaps. I'm not sure why Toronto would consider Josh Green or Hardy as assets as both have been bad this season.
I don't think he's the ideal PF for this team either. He shoots poorly from 3 and is no longer a plus defender. He doesn't rebound well. He's probably the most talented PF available but I personally don't like the fit at all.
Most importantly, his max contract would lock us into a really top-heavy roster. We'd have no other way to add talent whether through free agency or the draft. We'd lose DJJ after this season. We would have three high-salary players then a bunch of minimum contract players. Phoenix is currently conducting this same experiment and it's not going great for them.
There was discussion recently about Isaiah Stewart and I think he's a much better fit if not as talented overall. I would also prefer Gafford for a more reasonable price and much better contract. I also like the Olynyk idea a lot even though it's hard to spell his name. All are better options considering fit and price.
I don't think he's the ideal PF for this team either. He shoots poorly from 3 and is no longer a plus defender. He doesn't rebound well. He's probably the most talented PF available but I personally don't like the fit at all.
Most importantly, his max contract would lock us into a really top-heavy roster. We'd have no other way to add talent whether through free agency or the draft. We'd lose DJJ after this season. We would have three high-salary players then a bunch of minimum contract players. Phoenix is currently conducting this same experiment and it's not going great for them.
There was discussion recently about Isaiah Stewart and I think he's a much better fit if not as talented overall. I would also prefer Gafford for a more reasonable price and much better contract. I also like the Olynyk idea a lot even though it's hard to spell his name. All are better options considering fit and price.
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