What veteran Center can we bring that protects the rim?

[Pinwheel1]

Collins and Markkanen are an odd fit so it would seem like Simons gives them better roster balance. Although if they keep Sexton and Clarkson maybe there is an argument against that.

I think if we gave Ainge a pick he'd do that deal, but I don't think he would want to do a trade if there wasn't an asset coming back. I don't think he cares at all about roster balance right now. I guess if he is very high on Ant its possible they do that straight up, it's hard to know with those rumors that no teams in the league are interested in Ant.

I am surprised that Clarkson opted into his final year at 14 mil. I thought he would opt out for sure

 

[PtldPlatypus]

He could be a scrub, but until we actually see him play, I am not convinced he is one.

Until we actually see him play, I am not convinced he exists.

 

[riverman]

Yeah the Grant thing was more of a joke as we traded the Duren assets for him.

I'd flip it around and say what about Badji makes you think he has any sort of potential beyond a scrub? There's hundreds of players that are young and have physical or athletic tools that are similar. Nearly all of the good ones are under contract.

I heard the Badji before injury was bottling up Nurk in practice and impressed the coaching staff.....they said Keon was lighting up practice too so who knows but I'm excited to see what our Senegalese big man has to offer in summer league. We need a banger in the post. Who knows? He might be the next Draymond!

 

[HansenYang]

I am surprised that Clarkson opted into his final year at 14 mil. I thought he would opt out for sure

Probably shows the changing market place.

Clarkson is taking the $14M instead of FA.
Clippers chose to cut Eric Gordon instead of paying him $20M.

The no defense, microwave guard doesn't have as much value as they use to.... (aka - Simons)

 

[riverman]

Gary Trent Jr realized through his agent that he was better off opting in in Toronto than free agency...a lot of these guys are going to get the vet's minimum in their next contract. New CBA has teams rethinking where they put the big bucks.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Who knows? He might be the next Draymond!

He might be the next Randall Stephens.

 

[andalusian]

Probably shows the changing market place.

Clarkson is taking the $14M instead of FA.
Clippers chose to cut Eric Gordon instead of paying him $20M.

The no defense, microwave guard doesn't have as much value as they use to.... (aka - Simons)

Clipper cut EG because he would cost them $110m in tax, it is not an indication that a small, scoring guard is not worth $20m

 

[wizenheimer]

Clipper cut EG because he would cost them $110m in tax, it is not an indication that a small, scoring guard is not worth $20m

if that 'small scoring guard' is a solid starter, he may be worth that kind of money. Being a no-defense small scoring guard is a lot more questionable

I think the value of small guards like Powell, Gordon, Poole, & Simons has dropped dramatically with the advent of the new CBA. Same for Tyler Herro although he isn't as small. Simons at 26M/year is a problem if the Blazers are trying to shop him