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I'm a fan & he fits the mold of player DL has targeted but imo we need to be careful about who we commit significant long-term cap space to as we are likely still an impact player away from truly contending. Bradley is seemingly maxed out so unless he comes at a bargain, we need to preserve our...

Crowder's personality/style of play should mesh perfectly with DM, Gobert, Ingles, etc. My guess is it's 1 of the main reasons (along with contract/versatility) DL targeted him.

Hood is probably a better fit in a vacuum due to his shooting/age but Crowder is signed for 2 more years at below market value & is a "Jazz type of player" ala DMC/Booker. I was hoping we would target picks/young talent but given our recent success & current standing in the playoff picture, it...

Booker's ceiling is a 2nd/3rd option on a championship caliber team ala Klay Thompson. Mitchell's ceiling is the best player on a championship caliber team ala Wade. Anyone who prefers Booker is either a Sun's fan or someone who's never seen Mitchell play. Or David Kahn.

Mitchell being as good as he already is in the 1st year of his rookie deal is a huge advantage as it allows us to gamble by offering a max contract to a RFA since the deal would come off the books right as Mitchell is due for an extension (if I'm not mistaken). Imo we should trade Hood for a...

Likely true but SVG is allegedly attempting to save his job so I wouldn't necessarily rule out a desperation trade.

DET is rumored to have interest in Hood & are apparently considering offering S.Johnson. I don't view him as a great fit on this roster but Kennard is intriguing imo. Although I'm not sure if DET would do this as they're looking to add shooting & Hood for Kennard is a bit of a lateral move in...

I'm not claiming that it's likely but I do think it would be negligent to not at least inquire about the possibility. We may very likely be outbid if the pick is made available but I do think we are in a unique position to offer a combination of "win now" pieces that could help salvage a season...

I'm not sure it's that simple. As I said, hanging on to the pick would be the right long-term decision for CLE & their GM has shown to be competent thus far but they are in a tricky situation. Unless the FO is operating under the assumption that LBJ is gone regardless & they are set on keeping...

With the turmoil/uncertainty surrounding CLE, I would consider targeting a late 1st for any combination of Rubio/Burks/JJ/Jerebko/Udoh with the intention of adding it to Hood/Favors as part of an offer for the BKN 1st + 1 of their bad contract. CLE would likely be wise to hang on to the pick...

3.5 games away from the the 5th pick in a lost season, with Favors unlikely to re-sign & Hood likely to get overpaid considering his inconsistencies & injuries, I can't see any reasonable argument for not trading both (+ anyone else of positive value outside of DM/Gobert + Exum/Ingles/Bradley...

Parker would require a max contract & has injury concerns. It's a worthwhile risk, which is why I would offer him a max contract in FA, but I wouldn't also pass on a 1st (assuming it's not a late 1st) in order to do so.

I agree Burks, as well as Rubio, should be traded if possible but with 1 more year left on their deals, I wouldn't include assets to do so. Which I assume it would require if we're looking to dump their salary.

Then we should look to trade them as well. Our focus should be on adding long-term assets. Role-players & depth shouldn't be prioritized until the core has been established. As for Parker, I agree we should trade for him if the price is reasonable. But I wouldn't include Hood, which I imagine...

Trade Hood, Favors, & JJ for the highest 1st available without bringing back long-term salary. This increases our draft position & gives DL an additional shot at drafting another star. If I'm not mistaken, we can offer Parker a max contract if we decline the options on Seflosha, Jerebko, &...

It's obviously possible to find talent any where in the draft & DL has clearly shown the ability to do so more than others but statisticlly, (again, not sure how reliable the source is) you generally have a higher chance of finding a "star" the higher you pick. Gobert & Mitchell (to a lesser...

Genuine question for non-tank supporters: We're currently sitting at #11. If we stand pat/improve, I envision us ending up anywhere from #11-15 (If not higher). Without Favors + depth (Jerebko, JJ, Thabo, Udoh, Burks) I believe we would likely be somewhere between #6-10. I don't know this...

Rubio should be traded for anything aside from a multi-year contract(s). More so due to fit than talent (Burks as well). I'm not too familiar with our current/future cap situation but a small-market franchise can't afford to miss out on the (legitimately possible) potential to add a talent...

Exum has as much potential as he does risk, not to mention he's a possible good fit alongside DM. We shouldn't sell low on him right now IMO. Substitute Bradley & I think that's a reasonable trade for all 3 teams.

I would give up any combination outside of Exum (?), DM, Ingles, Hood, Gobert, & 1st's for mirotic but a 3rd team would likely need to be involved as the assets that would likely interest CHI are (seemingly) our long-term core. Maybe a PF/C needy team is willing to ship prospects/picks to CHI...