The Bulls traded Mirotic (their best player) to shift their tank into high gear. The Grizzlies shut down Conley. Isaac cannot get healthy for the Magic. (Glass ankle?!) The Suns cut loose Monroe who could have helped them. None of this helps us secure the Top 1-2-3 pick we need. I am not sure what we can do with the trade deadline less than one week away to shift our tank into overdrive. If we unload one or more of vets it may help our competitiveness.
There is six crappy teams (Hawks, Suns, Magic, Mavs, Bulls, Grizzlies) that are going to give us a serious run for our money in the Race to the Bottom with the Lakers and Nets potentially joining this pack. The difference with the latter two teams is they do not have the incentive to lose with pick owed or partially owed.
Right now if we are "unsuccessful" we may looking at the 7th pick. If we are "successful" then we may have our choice between Doncic (prettiest shot ever) or Ayton, and the glory days will be back.
. On the bright side, if we can nab Miles Bridges with the 7th pick, it could be a Donovan Mitchell situation all over again. If Bridges is a legitimate 6'8 and 235 which I think are his vitals, and he can defend both forward spots, I see stardom there.
As far as tonights game, I would like to see Justin Jackson get 30-35 MPG again. He needs the reps and he is showing improved confidence and assertiveness. He needs to not be afraid to put the ball on the floor and show he belongs. Ball Hog Z-Bong shoots it every time why shouldn't JJ?!?!?? In the last 4 games, Jackson has made 19 out of 32 shots for a FG% if 59.375%. Thats pretty pretty prettaaaayy good.....
