NBA Offseason Roundtable: Spurs, Free Agency Power Moves And Trades
What is one big name that won’t be traded, but should be? And where?
McFee: Greg Monroe. His name has surfaced a lot recently in trade rumors, and for good reason – he was a disaster in his first season with Milwaukee. John Henson brings so much more defensively and is more of a center than Monroe ever was, and should get the starting nod at the 5. By moving Monroe to the Pelicans for Tyreke Evans and Alexis Ajinca, that issue is resolved.
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Fielder: Unpopular opinion: I still think Kevin Love needs to be dealt. The Cavs title likely makes him untouchable but it’s not like Cleveland’s issues suddenly went away just because the Larry O’Brien finally resides in Cleveland. He was nearly unplayable against the pick and roll and the fact that Durant is now a Warrior only further exacerbates that problem.
I think that the rumored Boston deal NEEDS to happen. Love and Horford would have amazing synergy and the Celtics have the assets to intrigue the Cavs (assuming King James allows it).
Murray: DeMarcus Cousins to Boston. The Kings are a complete mess, just look at Rudy Gay‘s most recent comments on the team. Gay reportedly wants out, and the team let Rajon Rondo walk in free agency…for Darren Collison. With all due respect, there’s no direction. Cousins’ loyalty to the team is something media members or fan don’t talk about. he wants to make it work, but it just doesn’t seem like it will. Boston has consistency and assets. Him dawning green will make the team more attractive to potential free agents.
Stone: Russell Westbrook. There were rumblings that the Durant decision moved Westbrook’s free agency up one year early essentially, when he was set to be a free agent at the end of next year. Now all eyes shift to him to whether or he re-signs or goes. If the Thunder know he won’t re-sign, then I say trade him to the Boston Celtics for young pieces & draft picks to build around the likes of Steven Adams and Victor Oladipo.
Gonzalez: Jimmy Butler. He does not work in that system at all, especially with Wade now in the mix. I think the Bulls need to use Rajon Rondo and Wade as a bridge and trade all the core assets. They need to start fresh in hopes of a new era. Butler would be the best fit in either Orlando or Boston. Boston gives him the best shot to win, Orlando fits his play style more-so.
Blochlinger: Russell Westbrook answers this question better than any other player out there. The Thunder will waist time attempting to re-sign him through the season and Sam Presti won’t think any offer is good enough until the trade deadline comes halfway through the season and offers start to diminish because teams will know they are desperate.
I hope he wises up and realizes the day they lost Durant was the day they lost Westbrook as well. The sooner they trade him, the better the return will be.
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Saenz: I really want to see DeMarcus Cousins traded, but he won’t be. And I believe he should be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. They have the assets and have a history of acquiring dominating big men. It’s the perfect fit.