Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

[RGP1981]

A few thoughts…

Grimes fits into our TPE, so we don’t have to send out actual salary.

He’s extension eligible this summer, so similar to Green last summer.

That's a good point. If Grimes can be extended for a dollar amount similar to or lower than Green's, well hey, that's the SG position sorted out at a very reasonable total amount.

Grimes isn’t a great finisher or creator, so think THJ with better D.

If Grimes were here taking the THJ spot then THJ could be outgoing for a PF/C type. I still think there would be plenty of room for Grimes/Green and Exum on this roster in such a scenario.  Luka guards forwards, so you need bodies who can guard 1’s and 2’s.  Between that trio and Kyrie, you’d be pretty set.

Agreed, there is plenty of room and a need for bodies who can defend 1s and 2s, especially in Luka-only no-Kyrie minutes. You can use any two of Grimes/Green/Exum as the Guards.

Also agreed, Grimes is THJ with better D and doesn't just jack up shots. 

Grimes isn’t a great finisher or creator, so think THJ with better D.

If Grimes were here taking the THJ spot then THJ could be outgoing for a PF/C type. I still think there would be plenty of room for Grimes/Green and Exum on this roster in such a scenario.  Luka guards forwards, so you need bodies who can guard 1’s and 2’s.  Between that trio and Kyrie, you’d be pretty set.

With Lively at C, I don't know about needing a PF/C type. Kleber is already there for that. So whoever is brought in at PF needs to have good foot-speed and some length. I think the team needs a PF/SF type or an SF/PF type more, someone who can defend the good big wings like Kawhi, PG3, Durant, Tatum.

If the FO can get Jerami, then I'd much rather Jerami as the 3rd scoring option behind Luka and Kyrie instead of THJ. Then when Luka or Kyrie sits, Jerami gets bumped up to being 2nd option on offense, which I would again prefer compared to THJ being 2nd option. This role fits Jerami too. He likes a more prominent role on offense but he can't be the 1st or 2nd initiator on offense regularly. The 3rd option behind Luka and Kyrie is perfect. And the best or only place for him to function properly as a 2nd option is also behind extra-creative 1-on-1 guys like Luka or Kyrie, when one rests.

That being said, I wish Jerami was 2-3 inches taller and 3-5 years younger.