Trade deadline discussion

[Handlogten's Heros]

I'm not certain about my feelings on Grant. The biggest question is what's the loss. I know we look at all of our offensive weapons and recognize we could sacrifice some for upgraded defense, but as it stands Bojan is our second leading scorer both overall and per minute, and the question would arise as to how much of that pie is affected by Bojan's presence, or lack thereof. Grant is putting up big numbers, but he's a totally different skillset that may be really clanky for everything overall. My gut would tell me that this would be about a step forward on defense but a step and a half back on offense.

I also think Grant is good on big wings… but the issue we have is more with the small point guard types imo. I think between Royce and Gay we have enough for the Lebron power wing types. I think Bojan does a solid job one on one with them. I’d prefer not to tinker too much with our amazing offense and sprinkle in some defense on the fringes… so basically upgrade JC’s spot if possible.

 

[NAOS]

Is Cleveland in the mood to sell low on Okoro? What’s his defense like?

Also, Dunn.

Looks like Okoro is finally starting to heat up, actually. Terrible start to the season, though.

 

[infection]

Is Cleveland in the mood to sell low on Okoro? What’s his defense like?

Also, Dunn.

I also think Grant is good on big wings… but the issue we have is more with the small point guard types imo. I think between Royce and Gay we have enough for the Lebron power wing types. I think Bojan does a solid job one on one with them. I’d prefer not to tinker too much with our amazing offense and sprinkle in some defense on the fringes… so basically upgrade JC’s spot if possible.

These two posts point to the patently obvious. The Dunn option costs much, much less in terms of team and chemistry disruption, asset cost, and most likely even financial cost once you waive Oni. And he fits the specific need. Sometimes things are too obvious that we have to say there’s no way the solution should be that simple.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Is Cleveland in the mood to sell low on Okoro? What’s his defense like?

Also, Dunn.

Not sure. He’s solid on defense I think… offense isn’t ready. He’d be a guy I’d buy low on even though he doesn’t fit the current timeline.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I’m thinking of something more along the lines of what Cam Reddish provided for ATL last year in the playoffs. An athletic wing who can soak up minutes in specific situations to help swing a couple of quarters here and there.

I don’t think the jazz need to trade their most reliable secondary scorer to get this kind of player. I think they may need to trade Clarkson, though. And I think we also need to hope (because what else to we have to go on?) that Q will modulate his substitution patterns to maximize this kind of asset.

You could get the actual Cam Reddish for a first right now I think. I’m wondering what he is like in the locker room. His name comes up a lot in trade rumors and he’s shown some potential…

 

[Avery]

You could get the actual Cam Reddish for a first right now I think. I’m wondering what he is like in the locker room. His name comes up a lot in trade rumors and he’s shown some potential…

I'd take Reddish. I think he's undervalued and I'm not convinced he's going to develop into a great outside shooter, but I also think he's being misused a bit in ATL.

 

[infection]

Well this thread will now be interesting.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Ainge is going to get us Jaylen Brown. He's even forcing his former underling Brad Stevens to hold Jaylen out, so he's even fresher when he gets here.

 

[Jingled]

I think all bets are off now that Ainge is in charge. The guy is ruthless and he's going to want to put his stamp on the franchise right away. I think at least one rotation player gets moved and maybe more than one.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think all bets are off now that Ainge is in charge. The guy is ruthless and he's going to want to put his stamp on the franchise right away. I think at least one rotation player gets moved and maybe more than one.

Imma drive to Utah and fight him if he trades Ingles. I’ll fight through security Isiah Stewart style.

 

[NAOS]

I think all bets are off now that Ainge is in charge. The guy is ruthless and he's going to want to put his stamp on the franchise right away. I think at least one rotation player gets moved and maybe more than one.

I don’t necessarily think Danny will be eager to shake things up in a substantial way. He could quickly put a huge target on his back and there’d be no scapegoat.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think all bets are off now that Ainge is in charge. The guy is ruthless and he's going to want to put his stamp on the franchise right away. I think at least one rotation player gets moved and maybe more than one.

It will be interesting to see the dynamic between Quin and Ainge. Quin already won a power struggle… trade one of his guys and piss him off and see what happens.