Yup, trading for Mikal will cost you a superstar package. In return, you get a guy who really should be a 15% USG player. He's basically exchanged a large part of his effectiveness on defense in favor of being a high volume, below average efficiency scorer who doesn't create for others.
Potential Trade Targets
- Thread starter Elizah Huge
- Start date
Yup, trading for Mikal will cost you a superstar package. In return, you get a guy who really should be a 15% USG player. He's basically exchanged a large part of his effectiveness on defense in favor of being a high volume, below average efficiency scorer who doesn't create for others.
Handlogten's Heros
Well-Known Member
2019 Award Winner
20-21 Award Winner
2022 Award Winner
2023 Award Winner
2024 Award Winner
2025 Award Winner
2025 Prediction Contest Winner
Pass… he’s too annoying and it’s a little on the nose for this market don’t you think.
The actual problem is Reaves is that he’s a target and weak link on defense.
I have to agree with this. He is really good, but is at the end of the day a #3-4 with a #1-2 price tag.
I know others have mentioned Avdija (particularly @Handlogten's Heros), but wondering what you all think a realistic price for him would be. His shooting is finally up this year and is doing as well, I suppose, as anyone could be expected to do on that Wizards team. Yesterday had the assignment of containing Trey Young -- and didn't do a bad job -- so I think his defense is probably still a key attribute.
Is he untouchable within the Wizards' rebuilding plans (more likely, probably), or is there enough overlap with Coulibaly that the Wizards could be persuaded to choose one over the other (my wishful thinking)?
Is he untouchable within the Wizards' rebuilding plans (more likely, probably), or is there enough overlap with Coulibaly that the Wizards could be persuaded to choose one over the other (my wishful thinking)?
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
Well-Known Member
Would’ve been a great trade a month ago.
framer
Well-Known Member
By current winning percentage. We have already done most of our east coast road tripping, and still have a lot of cupcakes and home games left on the schedule. We also have a lot fewer back to backs in the future.
Tremendous Upside
Well-Known Member
The hand-wringing about the "hard" schedule is getting ridiculous. This team has already shown they can beat anybody.
It feels like other fanbases going "Your schedule is too hard, just give up already and start the fire sale! We need your players!"
If Atlanta is willing to go full rebuild, I'm wondering if they'd discuss Jalen Johnson. I think the Jazz could make him work as a primary on-ball player, similar to the way they're using Kris Dunn.
I'm not used to this new version of you that is actually positive.
It has been mentioned that he is pretty much the only untouchable guy in Atlanta and rightly so based on his upside and age. If they are going full rebuild then it makes sense to keep him around and see if he can be a major building block for them. Hopefully Hendricks can turn into a Jalen Johnson caliber player.
Tremendous Upside
Well-Known Member
Handlogten's Heros
Well-Known Member
2019 Award Winner
20-21 Award Winner
2022 Award Winner
2023 Award Winner
2024 Award Winner
2025 Award Winner
2025 Prediction Contest Winner
Prolly want multiple firsts… might settle for one good one. He also might be off the market. My thought is he could be the 3 and D plus glue guy that does a little passing and ball handling.
I think he’s gettable. I do not think they are shopping him. I think that team is looking to collect flexible assets at this point. Bilal likely the only guy off the table.
The Jazz Wonderbra
Well-Known Member
Would you trade JC to the Lakers for D'Angelo "Cancer" Russell and Jalen Hood Schofino
OR
Jordan Clarkson for D'Angelo Russell + a draft pick or removing the top 4 protection on their draft pick that we have (2027)?
I don't love Russell and it could easily throw off our groove. But I like the idea of grabbing the right assets from a Clarkson trade. I think he is a valuable contract for what he is paid but I havent seen quite enough team ball to justify his position.
Shad
Well-Known Member
No, to both. We already threw them a bone with Vanderbelt and Malik.
Udidthizz
Well-Known Member
With Malik gone and Vando almost unplayable it turned out to be more of an anchor than a bone, but I agree with the overall sentiment.
Maybe if JC wants it but D'lo is a headache. To be fair, most players are a downgrade compared to JC so what do I know - nothing.
Now, if we were to use the Laker pick to trade for Luka down the line then removing the top 4 protection doubles the pick's value and maybe worth it to tolerate a year and a half of D'lo. I would ask for it to be removed and a swap but I may just settle for the top 4 removal. I would then try to rehab D'lo value and play him as a six man.and trade him in the summer.for a couple of seconds.
Top 1 protection, I would let them keep (they would want that so ask for more usable assets) but I would want the 2009 pick protected or two pick swaps.
Now, if we were to use the Laker pick to trade for Luka down the line then removing the top 4 protection doubles the pick's value and maybe worth it to tolerate a year and a half of D'lo. I would ask for it to be removed and a swap but I may just settle for the top 4 removal. I would then try to rehab D'lo value and play him as a six man.and trade him in the summer.for a couple of seconds.
Top 1 protection, I would let them keep (they would want that so ask for more usable assets) but I would want the 2009 pick protected or two pick swaps.
Last edited:
HeatCheck
Well-Known Member
Might be willing to make that type of deal if JC really wants to go back to LA. Ofc probably a little biased since I was part of the minority on this board that was high on JHS before the draft and still believe he could blossom into the current Dunn role by the end of his rookie contract, especially given the player development we've seen under Hardy. I'd be looking to move DLo to a 3rd team that needs scoring punch from their backcourt such as Orlando or Toronto. If JC does get dealt, would highly prefer Keyonte in that first guard off the bench role. I love JC but Keyonte does seem to defer too much at times playing with him on that 2nd unit.