I think I'm a "no" on Garland--downward negative trend and doesn't play enough defense. Jarrett Allen is too good to be a backup center, I can't imagine he's worth either the cost in assets or the monetary cost to us. I don't think he can share the court with Sengun. Some of y'all are going to be like "aw hell naw" to this, but the guy I'd be interested in on Cleveland's roster is probably not available--Mobley. I think he would fit well alongside Sengun and there's more shooting development to come for him. If Ime can kick his ass into shape he's that super-mobile PF/C type that can play with Alpi and guard the faster frontcourt assignment.
I'm actually very interested in Garland. He'd cost way less than Mitchell. I'd happily trade FVV + the #3 pick for him. Perhaps even more, though I wouldn't trade any of our young prospects. That locks down the 1, 4, and 5 for us, and we have good prospects at the 2 and 3.
I can see the appeal, he's a young dude and a solid offensive player, but I just don't think he's as good as FVV, primarily due to his defense which has been pretty up and down. It also just bothers me anytime you see a younger player on a downward trajectory--he's gotten worse each of the last two seasons, he's not yet ever been as good as he was in 21-22. I suppose you could argue he just needs a change of scenery? I wouldn't hate it if that's the direction the FO wants to go, but I don't think it's a move I'd personally make.
I think the downward trend is just due to the arrival of Mitchell, hence the likelihood he asks for a trade if Mitchell stays. He's not as good as FVV, but he's six years younger and still has room for improvement. FVV is not as good as he was two years ago and will probably never be even as good as he was this year again, so I don't think how they compare right now should factor in at all. FVV was always a stopgap.
I used to really like the idea of trading for bridges, but with Cam and Tari looking so promising, I’m not sure it makes all that much sense. Trading important assets for a #3 guy when u are not close to contending doesn’t make much sense either. Unless it’s a sweetheart deal I don’t think we should be going after bridges. Other targets make more sense.
So they are finally waking up? I like Mikal Bridges, but I see enough similarities in these Year 2 numbers that I think we should continue developing Tari and try to address areas where we don't really have a long-term option (like PG).
Bridges has been vastly overrated by some here, at times, but Brooks + #3 for Bridges is an offer I sense will seriously be on the table.
How great would that be? They turned down Green and multiple picks only to come back 6 months later and accept Brooks and 1 pick... which was originally their own pick anyway.
J Green & Adams For Isaac & Black magic get the scoring they need in Green and replace an injured big defenseman with another one but Adams is a well rounded vet. we draft Sheppard -> #3 Let Isaac start Black gets groomed by FVV next year start with Sengun / Isaac / Smith / Cam / FVV Landale / Eason / Thompson / Sheppard / Black rehome Brooks & Tate
HOU #3 & Jalen Green CHA. Miles Bridges and Grant Williams. Hard pass on Mikal Bridges. For all you #s geeks. Bridges defensive rating this year was 119.6, Greens was 114.7. League average 116.1. TBH, I don’t fully understand the defensive rating composition. But I just wanted to get a perspective of the notion “Bridges defense sucks”. I trust in Udoka demanding and getting more defensive productivity out of his players.
I almost feel like Brooks plus #3 is an overpay for Bridges at this point. When it was probably going to be #9 that's a different story
It's an overpay for the rockets because he's useless to us, but if we were a contender it's not a bad deal, considering brooks has over 60 mil and is basically dead money
I didn’t think we were giving enough. Maybe they add #18. FVV then going forward Thompson and Black will lock down the league. Cam and Sheppard shooting opens up everything. Isaac & Smith lock everything up and can shoot as well to keep everybody honest. Eason is the star as he comes off the bench with starters minutes. Sengun is our leader and feeds everyone then gets his own. Landale backs him up. #18 bpa because after this trade all bases are covered.
