Trey Burke. What more do you need?

[Hekate]

This is definitely true with his outlet passing and tempo.

It's not only a 3nD at the 3 that we need, but at all 3 positions. Having a guy who can lock down the 1, the most competitive position, would do more for this team than a wing stopper.

Hmm. Exum with his lenght could bother lots of PGs. We can also put our defensive SF on PG. It's not like Exum and Hayward can't guard 2 and 3s respectively.

 

[NAOS]

This is definitely true with his outlet passing and tempo.

It's not only a 3nD at the 3 that we need, but at all 3 positions. Having a guy who can lock down the 1, the most competitive position, would do more for this team than a wing stopper.

yeah, when I imagine a "perimeter defensive specialist," I imagine a guy who can guard 1 - 3. I'd imagine he'd spend quite a bit of time on the 1, unless matchups dictated a better assignment.

 

[NAOS]

I'm hoping Exum is that guy. I think he will be.

Exum looks promising on defense, FOR SURE. But I want a guy who is ready TOMORROW.

EDIT: Exum needs at least 20lbs before he can be considered a "stopper." Strength matters.

 

[Deleted member 848]

Trade Kanter and a pick for Avery Bradley

We get an elite perimeter defender + solid three point shooter on a meh contract. Boston gets their third big that they can run an offense through.


Burke/Exum
Bradley/Burks
Hayward/Hood
Sign Millsap/Booker
Favors/Gobert


*playoffs*

 

[Deleted member 848]

If Burke busts, let him run his contract out, and give the reigns to Exum (unless Exum grows quickly and makes Burke obsolete a la Ellis+Curry)

 

[QuinSnydersHair]

we need a 3'nD wing.... then there are many more fun options to talk about with lineups, roster moves, etc.

Throw the max and five dealerships to Russell Westbrook this offseason!!!!

 

[Deleted member 848]

Trade Kanter and a pick for Avery Bradley

We get an elite perimeter defender + solid three point shooter on a meh contract. Boston gets their third big that they can run an offense through.


Burke/Exum
Bradley/Burks
Hayward/Hood
Sign Millsap/Booker
Favors/Gobert


*playoffs*

Okay, this is the best trade idea I've ever had.

We need Bradley. Boston wants picks, bigs, and room for Smart + Rondo.

 

[Stifle Tower]

This is definitely true with his outlet passing and tempo.

It's not only a 3nD at the 3 that we need, but at all 3 positions. Having a guy who can lock down the 1, the most competitive position, would do more for this team than a wing stopper.

Definitely agree with you on that. Disrupt the other team's offense and good things will happen. I think that's why Exum was rated so highly as a prospect. His speed and length will hopefully - as he gains more experience - really translate on the defensive end of the ball. We've already seen him intercept a few passes with his leaping ability.

 

[NAOS]

I know this will put me in the minority, but hear me out....

I'd rather have Burks pushing the break, breaking down the first wall of defense, and kicking it out if there isn't a good option for himself (psst I know he needs serious work on that last part), than having Burke do his thing. This also gives us a ton of length on the perimeter and greater defensive flexibility.

Trade Burke for Stauskas. And, as per Dal, trade Kanter for Bradley.

Burks/Exum
Bradley/Stauskas
Hayward/Hood/Hamilton/Inglis
Booker/Novak
Favors/Gobert

EDIT: soon enough Exum will take over as a starting guard.

 

[♪alt13]

Okay, this is the best trade idea I've ever had.

We need Bradley. Boston wants picks, bigs, and room for Smart + Rondo.

Doesn't Rondo want out?

 

[fishonjazz]

3 And D you say,..... get Brandon Rush asap

 

[The Midnight]

Sorry for quoting myself..

I would also like to see how effective this would be;

Exum
Korver
Hayward
Millsap
Favors

We've picked up poor man's Korver in Ingles, IMO. He just needs to find his stroke.