DeMar DeRozan Rumor
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I don’t really like the idea of adding a BI after a DDR signing. We finally found some defense last year, I want to keep Keon in the starting lineup or maybe eventually Carter. We need a low usage all defense guy in with thst group to maintain balance. Plus, how happy is Monk going to be when not only is he not starting but not in the closing lineup?
Considering we’d be doing a S&T for DeRozan, it means the contract will be at least 3 years in length which means DeRozan will be under contract through the end of the 2026-27 season. Fox, Murray, and Ellis will all be on new contracts at the start of the 2026-27 season. If you add a resigned Ingram at the max (or near max level), we’d easily be in cap hell.
I have a hard time seeing us add another big salary player (Ingram, Markkanen, Grant, LaVine, Randle, etc.) if we’re going to be bringing DeRozan here for at least 3 years. Guys like Finney-Smith, G. Williams, C. Johnson, D. Hunter, Kuzma, J. Collins, Wiggins, etc. seem like more realistic targets when looking at our payroll.
I have a hard time seeing us add another big salary player (Ingram, Markkanen, Grant, LaVine, Randle, etc.) if we’re going to be bringing DeRozan here for at least 3 years. Guys like Finney-Smith, G. Williams, C. Johnson, D. Hunter, Kuzma, J. Collins, Wiggins, etc. seem like more realistic targets when looking at our payroll.
He regressed the season after single handedly shooting us out of a playoff series win, then had a major shoulder injury. It’s not that strange why he’s been turned into a local punching bad. It’s “what have you done for me recently” and the most recent memories are not good.
There’s probably a useful player in there but we haven’t seen a lot of him in some time.
There’s probably a useful player in there but we haven’t seen a lot of him in some time.
Most of those guys make a lot of sense to me - well, other than Wiggins. I want no part of him at this point. Kuzma would actually be an ideal 6th/7th main pairing with Monk, but I get the real sense he'd pout about not starting.
I don't love Grant Williams just because he's so annoying as a player, but he gives some 4/5 flexibility.
I'm also back & forth on whether I'd rather have Lyles or Barnes as the backup stretch 4. Barnes provides more ability to attack the basket and score in isolation, but Lyles gives you essentially the same shooting but MUCH better rebounding.
I may be alone, but I still like the idea of Barnes & Duarte to Portland for Thybulle and Timelord, since neither of those guys seem to be in the Blazer's plans going forward.
C Sabonis/Williams/Len
PF Murray/Lyles/McDaniels
SF DeRozan/Thybulle/Edwards(?)
SG Ellis/Carter/Jones
PG Fox/Monk
Is a pretty solid and balanced roster that also has some cap flexibility.
I don't love Grant Williams just because he's so annoying as a player, but he gives some 4/5 flexibility.
I'm also back & forth on whether I'd rather have Lyles or Barnes as the backup stretch 4. Barnes provides more ability to attack the basket and score in isolation, but Lyles gives you essentially the same shooting but MUCH better rebounding.
I may be alone, but I still like the idea of Barnes & Duarte to Portland for Thybulle and Timelord, since neither of those guys seem to be in the Blazer's plans going forward.
C Sabonis/Williams/Len
PF Murray/Lyles/McDaniels
SF DeRozan/Thybulle/Edwards(?)
SG Ellis/Carter/Jones
PG Fox/Monk
Is a pretty solid and balanced roster that also has some cap flexibility.
That's why I think the Kings should go for Cam Johnson. His salary is manageable and he fits the style because he's not a ball dominant. His stats scream star power. He play defense and his efficiency is off the charge. If Nets is getting rid of Bridges, there is no reason to think they're not trying to get rid of Johnson as well. I prefer him over Lauri tbh. I do not think they're going to ask for excessive assets like the Utah did with Lauri.
We can send Barnes + Duarte + 2 1st rounds for him + 1st swap
He will be the best 3pt shooter on the team and one of the best defensive players on the team.
We can send Barnes + Duarte + 2 1st rounds for him + 1st swap
He will be the best 3pt shooter on the team and one of the best defensive players on the team.
First off, my point was that Carter is closer to Bruce Brown than Marcus Smart.
Secondly, are you actually arguing that trading Smart was purely addition by subtraction?
The Celtics traded Marcus Smart to get Porzingis (at a discounted price no less due to injuries) who let them fully commit to playing five out. Not to mention, they had Jrue Holiday and Derrick White as their defensive guards, and doing a lot of the same things (including guarding up at times) AFTER trading Smart.
That's a far cry from a simplistic view that trading Smart for basically anyone bigger/longer made them better. That trade reshaped their roster.
Secondly, are you actually arguing that trading Smart was purely addition by subtraction?
The Celtics traded Marcus Smart to get Porzingis (at a discounted price no less due to injuries) who let them fully commit to playing five out. Not to mention, they had Jrue Holiday and Derrick White as their defensive guards, and doing a lot of the same things (including guarding up at times) AFTER trading Smart.
That's a far cry from a simplistic view that trading Smart for basically anyone bigger/longer made them better. That trade reshaped their roster.