LoPo
Well-Known Member
Just Jazz Bear with me for a minute....
Rudy
for
Collins, Okongwu, Jalen Johnson, #16 and a 2023 1st from Charlotte (Atlanta has it and it's lottery protected)
Atlanta does the trade because the only win now piece they lose is Collins who is already on his way out. They don't give up any 1st that isn't lottery protected. They salivate over Trae, Huerter, Hunter, and Rudy together.
This trade could happen with or without a Don trade. With Don, we could take the two mid-1st round picks and make an upgrade elsewhere (Jerami Grant, Julius Randle, whatever). If Don is also dealt, this Rudy deal still adds three young players with loads of potential and two first round picks.
We also save $5+ million in this deal. We all know the FO is going to pinch pennies and try to get us under the luxury.
Remember - this isn't a trade for Don. This is a trade for the franchise. We get younger, more athletic, and more potential while cashing in on Rudy while his value is high.
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Rudy
for
Collins, Okongwu, Jalen Johnson, #16 and a 2023 1st from Charlotte (Atlanta has it and it's lottery protected)
Atlanta does the trade because the only win now piece they lose is Collins who is already on his way out. They don't give up any 1st that isn't lottery protected. They salivate over Trae, Huerter, Hunter, and Rudy together.
This trade could happen with or without a Don trade. With Don, we could take the two mid-1st round picks and make an upgrade elsewhere (Jerami Grant, Julius Randle, whatever). If Don is also dealt, this Rudy deal still adds three young players with loads of potential and two first round picks.
We also save $5+ million in this deal. We all know the FO is going to pinch pennies and try to get us under the luxury.
Remember - this isn't a trade for Don. This is a trade for the franchise. We get younger, more athletic, and more potential while cashing in on Rudy while his value is high.
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