I wouldn't trade Bev, but would for KJ/Brew/Dekker. I think he'd be a great fit in MDA's offense, and provide an immediate impact off the bench.
Not for Bev obviously, but would like to replace Brewer or McDaniels with McLemore. We need depth at PG right now because Bev is the only somewhat of a PG on the roster, I guess Gordon too. He's a safe option, he works well with Harden on the court, plays defense and MDA believes he's an important part of the team. Would love to do Brewer and a 2nd rounder (or two) for Koufos and McLemore. That would really balance out our roster and give us tons of reasonable contracts on the roster, most liekly to increase in value. I wonder if they are that interested in dumping Koufos' contract? They owe Koufos and Mclemore ~ $30m guaranteed total over 3 years. After the trade they would owe only Brewer ~$15m over 2 years. They also get a 2nd rounder whatever that's worth. Capela/Koufos/Harrell Anderson/DMo/Beasley Ariza/McDaniels/Dekker Harden/McLemore Bev/Gordon That's a good summer towards building a contender. You have a great season, then enter next summer with bloated contracts becoming more normal. All these assets appreciate, everyone but Anderson on this roster in underpaid. But in a year's time, Anderson + Rockets 2017 1st rounder + Rockets 2nd rounder + (insert whichever of McDaniels/Dekker/Capela/Harrell/Mclemore had the best season)... That will fetch a star, and I suspect we would be having discussions about whether it's worth trading a team that's cohesive and young players that have again shown steady but slow improvement.
McLemore and KJ's games are nothing alike. That's a poor comparison. That said, I'm not opposed to trading for McLemore. He's an okay shooter and his percentages would likely improve under MDA. His skillset is very limited otherwise, but he's a Nick Young. He can light it up occasionally.
Oh I forgot about Nene. For the 3rd PG I would maybe take a risk and go with GP3 and if it's not looking good, sign a vet at the All Star break.
Yeah, maybe bring Canaan into training camp on a partially guaranteed deal and see who earns it more. I would love that roster anyhow, two legitimate big men and Koufos could even start.
Oh the irony. Do you think we can still get Noel for Capela and filler? Although I'm betting the Thunder might balk at that.
