In order to get something, you have to send something. Bojan would most-likely be the guy to go since there has to be matching salary, at minimum.
I would also consider sending Clarkson. *ducks*
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I would also consider sending Clarkson. *ducks*
jom2003
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it was really a Conley or Brogdon type of situation in 2019. The Brogdon ship has sailed the moment we acquired Conley
We could send Bojan, but they let Bojan go so they could sign Brogdon.
If you calling the Pacers you asking about Justin Holiday, not Brogdon.
I’d like to think we pick up a rotation player from trade or buyout but I’m not seeing it. Not that we won’t make a move (most likely a FA signing, less likely a trade), but unless that person is a real known-quantity, I don’t see a pathway for playing time. If we landed, for example, James Ennis like act suggests, that’s a guy who could get burn with injury, but unless that happens, there’s no way Quin let’s them see the floor. If we’re healthy, this is the rotation you’re going to see in the playoffs, except Rudy and Donovan’s minutes will tick up. I thought Ilyasova may see some burn but I’m getting more and more skeptical about that. Basically, we’ll probably ride the same rotation with limited experimentation and if/when we reach a playoff matchup that needs another look, we won’t have any data or experience in running some of these guys (or new additions or whatever) and the common retort would be “duh, we didn’t try this in the regular season, why try it now?” kind of like how @Handlogten's Heros mentioned regarding Locke’s take on some things from last playoffs.
But a guy like OPJ hits the sweet spot. He’s the very top end of what could be somewhat conceivable, but would actually get minutes. Help us, Otto Porter, Jr., you’re our only hope.
But a guy like OPJ hits the sweet spot. He’s the very top end of what could be somewhat conceivable, but would actually get minutes. Help us, Otto Porter, Jr., you’re our only hope.
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And I would take Brogdon hands down in a straight swap. He's much younger, bigger and stronger, so won't get pushed around in the paint like Conley.
You got to think about facing the Clippers or Nets in the playoffs. You are going to want more guys who have Ennis size and experience. Niang might not be playable against a team like the Clippers.
You dont mess with the Clarkson magic.
I don’t disagree with that. What I’m saying is that even though that’s the case, do you see Quin putting in an Ennis over a Niang, especially having not tried it out much during the season outside of garbage time / injury? I think to crack Quin’s rotation you’ve got to have a legit resume. He’s Thibbsing guys until the game is almost done and we’re up big on the first night of a back-to-back.
Right, I'm speaking in generalities and with the idea of a third team or something.
Or maybe you do to sell high and that Clarkson also has shot us TF out of some games already.