12-12-2020, 12:18 PM
(12-12-2020, 11:52 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: Agreed. I still don't know if last season was all on Boylan or if this is just a poorly put together roster. I thought Patrick Williams looked like a keeper last night. Very impressed. I like Satoransky and think he's a really good third guard option (unfortunately they kind of have that already in White). A team that counts on LaVine to be anything more than its third best player is probably doomed. And what about Markkanen? Will Chicago match a big dollar offer if one comes along?
Patrick Williams was good but he will be very inefficient with those mid range jumpers he seems to like a lot. Boylen had to go, because players simply lost trust in him. But it is also a fact this roster somehow doesn't fit together. But I think they would look extremely better if they get a good pass first PG that plays some defense. Like Phoenix once they got Rubio - a lot of things started to look much better. I agree White and Sato are somewhat redundant. Markkanen? Will he even get a big offer if he has another meh season? His shot is ok but not great. As is everything else, actually. He might end in the Saric category.
(12-12-2020, 11:52 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: While I agree they will be active, it is really hard to predict what direction the will go.
I think Karnisovas showed he is a very patient guy. I don't expect drastic win now moves and I also don't expect total rebuild. Assuming yesterday game is a realistic image of what Chicago will be this season, they will fight for play in in best case scenario. Based on this:
- if opportunity comes they have the assets for a star and they will go for it, if the price is reasonable. They will have no problem including Markkanen or WCJ in the deal
- if nothing comes along, I guess they will shop Markkanen. Someone like White from San Antonio would be a decent target and a solid move for both teams. San Antonio has too many guards and they could see a benefit in Markkanen.
- moving Porter will be diffcult without taking bad money back, unless a star trade appears. If it doesn't, my guess is he will be a free agent.
- I think they will be shopping Sato and Young for whatever value they can get.
(12-12-2020, 11:52 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: If you are Dallas, what do you really want from that roster?
- I would target LaVine, if I I decide to move on from THJ. He is a huge offensive upgrade and equally good defender. Great third guy option on our team. THJ, Kleber, DFS, Brunson, Green, 2027 pick, second rounders would be on the table and perhaps a combination of those assets would be enough to convince Chicago.
- OPJ - unless Mavs decide to move on from Powell, there is no option, his contract is too big. Johnson+Powell+2027 pick. Perhaps it would be enough for a half year rental, if Powell looks halfway useful. Other assets are too valuable for half year rental. Of course we only do this deal if we plan to resign OPJ next summer
- I am not interested in Sato or Young, unless they would be a necessity if Kleber or Brunson are moved in other deals.