Ironically he left the Pacers because of their rebuild "It was probably when we started rebuilding last year,” Brogdon told reporters, per CLNS Media video. “I felt like the team, the organization was moving in a different direction, going a little bit younger — which teams are doing nowadays. You can’t fault Indiana for that. Cause we weren’t having the level of success that granted, to keep all your guys. So, at that point, I think the front office and I thought it was best to maybe find a contender for me. … Indiana did me very well. They did a good job behind me.”
People are going to be very disappointed if this is the level of return you're expecting from our vets.
#7 for Walker. Maybe they would prefer a prospect at a position they are not heavily invested in like they will be at PF. Guessing Pascal/Toppin might run them ~50mil/yr.
Not a horrible idea at all. He is short for a PF but is thick with a long wing span. But I really want a SF
I'm good with filling either wing spot from this draft. Maybe irrational, but I love the idea of Toumani being a longstanding glue starter at either spot interchangeably already.
I think both Toumani and Jabari can handle the lunch pail duties at PF next to Ayton. We need to find a high scoring wing next to Shae and Scoot.
Do we though? I see Scoot/Shaedon/Ayton (and Ant) as enough scoring. A low usage shooter/defender is the ideal fit. Trey Murphy (aka Zacharrie Risacher) is an absolute perfect idea. Sigh.
Cut $11 million salary and add a recent lottery pick? If thats a disappointment can't imagine what people will say with a Clippers like trade return.
I think we'd be quite happy with that return. pretty sure B-Roy is saying that there's little chance that we'll actually get it.
Yes Risacher would be ideal. A good defender who when needed, can score. But as you alluded to.....that is not happening. So who is the next best option? I think Buzelis could eventually fit your low usage/defender requirement. Scouts seems to think he can defend. If we took Holland we would need more outside shooting from the 4 spot. A Holland-Salaun combo would be a good draft. I also think Williams fits that description as well...in two years. This from a few hours ago: https://bleacherreport.com/articles...makes-the-cut-in-our-full-2-round-predictions Pro Comparison: Jaden McDaniels "Cody Williams has been trending in NBA conversations after his workouts and pro day. Some believe he's the most likely to go earlier than expected. The debate right now revolves around his ceiling, but scouts and execs sound like they won't be surprised to see a top-five team that values Williams' archetype and wants to bet on his development. At baseline, without an advanced handle or perimeter game, he still averaged 11.9 points, shot 58.8 percent inside the arc and 41.5 percent from three. And at 6'6.5" in socks with a giant 7'1" wingspan, his defensive tools remain outstanding. Even a worst-case outcome for Williams can contribute with his efficient off-ball scoring and ability to guard wings and forwards. But given his age and reported character—plus the fact his brother Jalen appears on track toward blossoming into an All-Star—the Detroit Pistons could talk themselves into Williams' upside."
I'm not sure either has the talent level or be dynamic enough to be 'lunch-pail' starters, but maybe one or the other can grow into the role seems like anymore there are 3 positions in the NBA: PG-Wing-C. The starting SG needs the size to situationally guard SF's and the PF needs the speed to guard SF's. And all are wings. And IMO, no team can really afford more than one bad-shooting wing
Jabari is adequate as a PF, but really he's better in the small-ball C role. Toumani can play either forward spot... He just needs to be next to a shooter.
If Cleveland trades Garland and keeps Mitchell they would have a lot of interest in Brogdon. Max Strus and #20 for Brogdon?
Agreed. I am hoping that Walker can improve his 3 point shot. It has potential. That along with his rebounding would give me hope. His rebounding in April was encouraging when given big minutes: 16, 10, 18, 13, 22, 9
