If there's any way to get Jamal Murray for KD or maybe even for Sengun (in a three-team trade) I think I would try to do it.
KD straight up for Murray would be a no brainer for the Rockets in my opinion. where the rubber hits the road is the other parts included in the trade. Denver has no need for baby Jokic.
I would say for KD not Sengun. Because I cant see why Denver would want Sengun when they have Joker? I would trade KD for Murray in a NY minute. The issue is does it even matter when we have Ime as a coach.
IND out: Andrew Nembhard, Micah Potter HOU out: Reed Sheppard, Clint Capela, FRP Indiana gets a cheaper and younger backup PG/SG and solidifies their backup C position to help preserve the health of Zubac. Houston gets a starting quality PG that can keep FVV’s minutes down. A natural successor that could/should actually push Fred to the bench on Day 1.
It’s a realistic proposal. I think Reed will be impeded with the return of FVV. Please come up with a useful Nets player for their 2027 1st round pick.
Yeah, that's why it'd have to be a three-team trade if it was Sengun (with Sengun going to a third team and something else going to Denver). I can see Denver being interested in KD but I think they might not want to give up Murray in the deal. I think he's better than a lot of fans realize and I think their front office does value him highly, despite his contract being so expensive. Maybe if we sweetened the pot with Reed Sheppard? Is Murray worth KD + Reed?
S&T Tari for Dillon Brooks??? It would take some draft capital but shouldn’t take a First Round Pick. FVV/Reed Amen/Brooks Bari/Okogie KD/DFS Sengun/Adams
All right, what if it was: HOU in Jamal Murray Jonas Valanciunas DEN in Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL in Alperen Sengun Fred VanVleet Draft picks from Denver (maybe one not-great pick from us?) You still have the "Amen with no stretch 5" problem but maybe you can make a follow-up trade? Still have plenty of assets to play with. Ends up: Murray/Reed Amen/Reed KD/Eason Jabari/Eason Adams/Valanciunas/Capela
Do something with Tari and DFS as well as one of Adams / Capela in another deal for a real 2 guard and a stretch 5.
Interesting. Love the shooting. Defense not so much. Price tag is up there (not sure Tilman would want to pay taxes in 27-28). I'm very leery of Denver players as Jokic makes everything so easy for them. He had a good last season, but there was a good chuck of the season before that he looked horrible. Do love the shooting. The not trusting a Denver player without Jokic would probably keep me from pulling the trigger.
If it was our own 28 pick, I probably do it. Nembhard is the better player right now, but Reed probably has the higher ceiling due to his shooting. Nembhard has the better NBA body and is already a very good defender. I think they are both combo guards not pure pg’s.
