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🌟 So I propose the following trades:
Jerami Grant to the Bulls for LONZO BALL's expiring contract ($21.4M).
Deandre Ayton to the Nets for 1 first-round pick and BEN SIMMONS' expiring contract ($40.3M).
Anfernee Simons and 3 FRPs to the Jazz for WALKER KESSLER ($3M, 23 years old) and Collin Sexton ($18.4M, 26 years old).
Trade Sexton + Williams-III + Murray + 1 first-round pick to the hornets for MILES BRIDGES ($27M, 26 years old)
– – – – 24/25 – – – –
Kessler, Clingan
Avdija, Walker
Bridges, Camara
Sharpe, Lonzo
Scoot, Simmons
Simmons and Lonzo's expiring contracts clear $62M, and combined with trade savings, we free up $72M in payroll for next season.
We don't need any drama-queen superstar, the DNA of this team is working class heros and that's what we need
Free agents to consider signing (RFA) :
Santi Aldama (6'11", F/C, 24) – around ~$24M
Quentin Grimes (6'4", G, 24) – around ~$18M
– – – – 25/26 – – – –
Kessler, Clingan
Avdija, Aldama
Bridges, Camara
Sharpe, #Draft?
Scoot, Grimes
This locks down the whole front court for the next few years, perhaps even a dynasty
The roster is significantly more aggressive on defense and also well balanced… EASY .600 team
Except for centers everyone on this lineup can shoot 3PT.
Aldama could also slot in at center and play 5-out, or play small-ball with Deni at the 5, creating a lineup where everyone can score from anywhere on the court.
Those trades significantly upgrade the team's defensive capabilities improving offensive versatility.
Oldest player in the roster is Bridges (26)