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My first thoughts was "why?" as this doesn't help either team get out of either contract. But upon further consideration (~1 minute) I think it makes sense. Both players clearly fit better on the other team.

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100% agree with this unless he becomes a serviceable shooting threat. We've seen firsthand the limitations of lineups with two non-shooters.

I can definitely get behind Devin Carter. Hard to imagine he falls out of the lottery post combine measurements/performance. Clear "low floor" guy and I'm a self-confessed plus wingspan slut. I'll add him onto the (exceedingly short) list of guys I'd be somewhat excited about.

Everyone seems aligned on the following: 1) Lauri is really damn good 2) Lauri is not a true #1 on a contending team, and the priority should be to acquire that player Perhaps it it comes down to, do we think more likely to get that guy via 1) the full-tank strategy + 10000 picks, or 2)...

I don't necessarily disagree with your thought process. If we whiff on building a playoff competitive roster this offseason, and he decides not to accept a 4-year extension, it makes a lot of sense to sell high on Lauri. I also don't assume we'll trade for an Ant, Luka or Giannis caliber guy...

Really not a fan of trading Lauri in any way, shape or form, unless he firmly tells us he will not re-sign. 7 foot guys who shoot 50/40/90 (ish) are just really hard to find. He is a perfect complimentary piece to a true, #1, star option, which we have the assets to acquire should one become...

Having a hard time thinking of a good #3 guy on a good team (i.e., still playing) that I'd give up for #1 this year.

Is the big man finally back?! Hard not to be increasingly positive on those guys given the absolute crap at the top of the draft board this year.

I think there's a negative chance Paul George and Jimmy Butler would want to play out the last years of their prime (ish) in Utah.

Just can't imagine him being on the board at 8/9.

There is still so much to unlock with Evan Mobley. A big part of me wonders what he could do in a better org with better player development. Wouldn't surprise me a bit to see him become an all-NBA guy with a change of scenery.

I'll trust your judgment there. I know very little about either.

I admittedly hadn't watched much (any) Tidjane Salaun until I saw him mocked #15 right there. After watching 5 minutes of highlights and glancing Eurobasket - he certainly looks intriguing. Good shooting mechanics, length, bouncy athlete, solid finisher. We could do worse...

Edwards vs. Wemby would be an interesting debate in a fantasy draft scenario - who would you build a team around for 10-15 years? Hard to go against Wemby, IMO. He's just absurd.

I'm enjoying watching Anthony Edwards becoming perhaps the best player in the NBA. The Suns are cooked, but he absolutely killed a team with two elite playoff vets in Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, at 22 years old. He's a once-every-ten-years alpha dog and just super fun to watch. Inner-circle...

Not that I can think of, nor saying it's at all I likely. It's a pipe dream. I just drool over adding Mobley to this team - he's in the top 3-5 guys league-wide I'd be most excited about adding. You're right that they are in a unique spot and don't have to blow anything up. It could be as...

There is so much to unlock there still with Evan Mobley. He has barely scratched the surface. Unfortunately I doubt even they'd be dumb enough to part with him. But you never know.

My dream scenario: 1) Cavs blow this 2) They decide to completely blow things up 3) Jazz swoop Evan Mobley

100% yes. He's a no brainer. Just about a perfect fit alongside Lauri/Keyonte if we wanted to build around that trio.