Aloha,
I remembered a remark that Rob made a year ago about wanting to acquire talent that matched AD’s time frame. Now while I’m sure they are discussing the aging stars I would be surprised if they weren’t considering younger options as well. There are risks to handing big contacts to 35 year olds with recent injury issues.
The Cav’s Sexton has been discussed here and the more I think about it the more appealing he becomes. He would bring scoring and 3 point shooting and he’s young. We could send Kuz and probably our 1st round pick. I’ve read a couple of articles were the Lakers were listed as the best destination with that trade.
Then you could send Dennis to the Bulls for Markkanem. He has been mentioned in possible trades for a point guard and still has a lot of upside if he can stay healthy. The Bulls would send him to one of two places. The TWolves have literally no Power Forwards and a lot of guards. He can stretch the floor and would be perfect next to Towns. The TWolves would send us Malik Beasley. So we would have a young quality back court for life after LeBron leaves.
The Kings would be just as good, but not for Buddy, but for Harrison Barnes. The Kings are rebuilding and Harrison is wasted there. They might take on a young Power Forward with a lot of upside. He would be the perfect fit next to LBJ and AD on the front line.
Come to think of I think I would rather have Barnes then Malik. He’s still only 29, can hit 3’s and is a very good defender.
Then we can resign a few of our own players and maybe find a bargain vet with the mini mid level.
Anyway I wouldn’t be surprised if we chased a big name but I wouldn’t be surprised if we did something like this either.
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