2019/20 Players' Transactions: Breaking News , Trades, Free Agents, And Rumors

Woj also said that the asking price will be high which makes little sense. Bradley is on a down year in a contract year dealing with injuries. No combination of those three facts should make Avery's market very hot.

That being said, we could trade Clarkson for Avery right now straight up. It would save us cash and get a more defensive minded player with an outside jumper.

That also being said, I think Jordan's offensive contributions have been vital to our recent success and Avery isn't a scorer. This would also push either Bradley or KCP to the bench which is slightly awkward.

That also also being said, Avery is a terrific fit next to Lonzo in that he can shoot the ball from outside at a terrific clip and he is a plus defender (although his defense has slipped this year).

 

Avery Bradley would be a dream come true. I always liked his game even though I couldn’t admit it because he was a C bag and my hatred runs deep.

I wouldn’t give up Clarkson right now without a scorer coming back, but some scenario involving Nance going out would be ideal. Yes I’d do a pick too if it was the difference maker to the deal and Avery would be committed for multiple years.

That said, if we did pull the trigger on that trade I think it would be for a long term fit, and it would probably mean PG is no longer a possibility.

 

And there it is. Offer is made. It makes some sense for both teams honestly and might be a better situation for both players.

 

What Pincus is talking about:

Bradley Cap Hold: 13.2
Randle Cap Hold: 12.5
Deng Stretch: 7.4
Ball: 7.5
Ingram: 5.8
Nance: 2.3
Kuzma: 1.7
Hart: 1.7
Zubac: 1.5
Bryant: 1.4
Other Cap Holds: 1.7
Total: 56.7**

**waiving rights to Ennis, Lopez, and Caldewell-Pope

That leaves 44.3 million to spend on a max deal AND a solid piece worth anywhere from 9 to 14 to 19 million dollars depending on the max level of the addition. You could trot out:

Ball/___
Bradley/Hart
Ingram/___
LeBron/Kuzma
Randle/Nance/Bryant/Zubac

while filling in the backup PG and backup SF roles with that 9-14 million.

OR you can let go of both Bradley and Randle if you have to and end up with a little more than enough room to add two max deals. Let's say LeBron and George want to come here together, well now you have an avenue to make that happen. And you know if you end up with George/LeBron there'll be ring chasing vets to fill out the roster spots that you need.

Or let's say LeBron or George would rather come here to play with Bradley and Randle as young pieces to surround himself with talent, well now you can do that too. In fact, you could add that max deal with someone else, and once you hit the cap you pay Bradley and Randle their extensions. You'd still have the mini-Room exception of 3 million left over as well. You could really provide a deep, varied team for a max level player.

 

Oh I like where this is headed

 

If we could keep Randle and Bradley and sign PG I would be a satisfied man. 3 man wing rotation of PG - Bradley - Ingram works for me. Wing defense instantly among the best in the league.

 

What’s over rated about him?

 

I very much disagree with this sentiment.

 

Well he’s a better offensive player than I think some people give him credit for, but like you, I don’t want to give up JC because we don’t have enough late shot clock scorrers or half court efficient scorrers, and even though Avery would be a great addition IMO, he wouldn’t help that aspect.

I think I heard his defensive rating was down this year, but that could be a team defense and acclimation issue, but I haven’t looked it up so I don’t know for sure.