Here is the Conley trade I'd like:
http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yanfxo4l
We'd send a lotto protected first for 2019 that converts into two seconds... Charlotte sends a top 10 protected first.
We get Conley and Green to soak up some of Favs minutes. He is traditional sized for PF but is shooting the three well. In particular he is shooting 47% from the corner this year (39% overall).Does some of the same defensive stuff but not the rim protector Favs is... can move his feet and rebound. Keep his cap hold on the books and use MLE if you want to address other needs in FA.
I think we need a bigger PF upgrade than Green. Although I do like Green.
Once we get Conley, we have to have a solution at PF too. We can't rely on free agency or the MLE. That's why we have to trade for Porter, Harris, Bjelica, even Stanley Johnson over just staying put.
Last year was different. Only a few teams had money. Bargain deals were everywhere. People will get overpaid this summer.We can absolutely rely on MLE and FA for a stretch 4... or stick with Green and Crowder. Bjelica was signed for less than MLE last year and Stanley won't get the MLE this offseason. Green/Crowder/Thabo at the 4 fits fine imo... Udoh backup center... hell maybe Tony Bradley plays a minute or two.