For realsies, Nurk + Evan for Marc is probably a no. Their 2019 pick goes to BOS (protected), so they can't even send us one until 2021 (if conveyed). So it's not even like we have some back-end lotto ticket to mitigate Gasol not being Gasol-like much longer.
You would have to be a complete idiot to trade a 23 year old up and coming center for a 33 year old making 25+ mil
If Portland could trade Nurkic for Cousins they should do it before New Orleans reconsiders. He’s a head case. But get the right coach and some veterans. Easier said than done but Cousins is elite.
I voted no. I recognize Marc is better than Nurk. I like him a lot. But I don't think just by us upgrading at that spot gets us past GS barring injury. With age, it's a small window, and then you hope you find something to replace him with. Cousins? Pretty easily.
Am I crazy? Wasn't there a Nurkic + Turner trade package involved with this poll? Anyway, I stand by my 'yes' vote; Gasol is still pretty damned elite and I'm dubious Nurkic ever gets there. Rebuild sooner. Rebuild later. It's all the same to me.