HOU is wearing out the originals + defense has struggled recently. Especially if Ime is going to play Amen north of 35 MPG. And if Tari is going to continue to be on mins restriction for rest of season. Acquiring Robert Williams III for backup 5 is more than just adding an explosive rim protector but he is also another coach on floor for Udoka's switch heavy defense. Camara or even Thybulle should also be included if POR insists on FRP for RW3. Dillon + Tate are strong at POA but lack the sheer length and explosive recover ability to generate the needed stocks + REB required to fuel Udoka's offense.
Bulls Matas Buzelis + Pels Javonte Green should be trade available for good value + are top 10 in DFG% at rim for non-centers. Buzelis is #1 on list, Javonte is #4 + Amen is #7. 1. Buzelis 2. Jalen Williams 3. Kevin Durant 4. Javonte 5. PJ Washington 6. Nick Batum 7. Amen 8. Peyton Watson 9. Cade Cunningham 10. Brandon Miller
Amen is top 10 in 100+ points in 3 categories: 2nd Chance Points Fastbreak Points Off Turnover Points
Rockets should flip Springer + 2 SRP to Pelicans for Javonte Green. Javonte is being eyed by both Celts + Mavs after buyout. But Ime will not play a newb like Springer but he would play a vet of similar size (6'4 vs 6'5) as Javonte can switch 1-5 due to his explosive verticality and 7'0 wingspan, better rebounder + stocks. Javonte also shooting 36% 3P.
Udoka trusts his vets the most. Javonte Green is special athletically can defend 1-5 and is 36% 3P shooter. That is upgrade over Tate.
Isn't their fire sale tghe reason why he won't be traded? They are blowing it up, which means a focus on youth. Check out the heritage of their basketball ops guy (Karnisovas), then look up their excitement at their draft choice. They are making time for him to play, not trading him.
