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Did a quick search to see who would fit contract wise and need wise as a swap in exchange for Trent + Birch. Got 3 really good options here and broke them down by pros and cons and why the other team would do it.
1.) Malcom Brogdon
Pros: Gives us a backup PG/SG to help take the load off Fred/Scottie and provides much needed bench scoring. Can step in as a more than capable starter in case of injuries or rest days. Good both on and off ball. Same height as Trent but he's bigger and should be more versatile defensively. Has been a much better defender than Trent throughout his career. Gets to line fairly consistently.
Cons: He turns 30 in December and is under contract though age 32. Will there be a drop off in play? Had a down shooting year, was it just this season or is it permanent? Extensive injury history. Has never played more than 64 games in a season. Only played 36 games last year. Seems foolish to expect more than 60 games out of him. Just had worst defensive season of his career, was it because Indy sucks or is he declining?
Verdict: Brogdon seems like a great fit for what we need, and I'd expect his defense to improve on Toronto just like Trent's did. If we can get by the age and injury history this trade makes a ton of sense for us. It makes sense for Indy too as they get younger (they're going full youth now) and healthier and add a much needed bench big in Birch (not just filler for Indy).
2.) Jerami Grant
Pros: Fits the profile of our offense being a 6'8 SF. Gets to the line a ton. Good shooter and scorer. Much better and more versatile defender than Trent. Good starter who could fill in for nearly anyone in our starting lineup if needed. Gives Nurse another 6'8 player who can shoot and score and defend. Used to come off the bench so would be comfortable in that situation (if he's willing to do it again).
Cons: Only 1 year left on his deal and he's 28 so we'd need to resign him after next season, would we want to invest in a 28 year old looking for a big contract? Not a playmaker so doesn't alleviate backup PG concerns. Injury history, only played 47 games last season and 54 the season before that (been healthy otherwise).
Verdict: Grant seems like a great fit for what we need. Detroit is all in on youth so swapping Grant for Trent makes sense. They'd much rather resign Trent to a long term deal after next season than Grant since he fits their timeline much better. Bey is their SF and on a rookie deal and only 23 so they can afford to lose Grant. Trent is a huge upgrade at SG for Detroit over Cojo/Hayes/Diallo and would fit nice between Cunningham and Bey. Birch gives Detroit much needed depth at C.
3.) Terry Rozier
Pros: Gives us an excellent backup PG/SG who is a great shooter and scorer. Small but capable defender, could do a lot of what Fred does while Fred is on the bench (or hurt), and they could play off each other in small ball lineups. Signed to a reasonable deal through the 25-26 season when he turns 31, so we get all of his prime years. Stays healthy, no major injury concerns. Used to come off the bench so should be comfortable in that role and a very good starter when needed for that as well.
Cons: He's small so won't be able to guard more than 1s and 2s. Long term deal could be seen as a minus if we want future cap space (not a concern for me personally). Can he play with Fred at the same time? If not how do we find enough minutes for both? Doesn't fit our 6'9 do everything player model.
Verdict: Rozier fills some of our biggest needs and seems like a good not great fit. It makes sense for Charlotte because they get a much bigger and younger starting SG to replace Rozier who they currently have at SG. Trent fits their timeline much better being close in age to Ball. Charlotte doesn't have a true SG on the roster so Trent fills a big need for them. Birch adds needed C depth and could fight for their starting spot (they start Plumlee).
1.) Malcom Brogdon
Pros: Gives us a backup PG/SG to help take the load off Fred/Scottie and provides much needed bench scoring. Can step in as a more than capable starter in case of injuries or rest days. Good both on and off ball. Same height as Trent but he's bigger and should be more versatile defensively. Has been a much better defender than Trent throughout his career. Gets to line fairly consistently.
Cons: He turns 30 in December and is under contract though age 32. Will there be a drop off in play? Had a down shooting year, was it just this season or is it permanent? Extensive injury history. Has never played more than 64 games in a season. Only played 36 games last year. Seems foolish to expect more than 60 games out of him. Just had worst defensive season of his career, was it because Indy sucks or is he declining?
Verdict: Brogdon seems like a great fit for what we need, and I'd expect his defense to improve on Toronto just like Trent's did. If we can get by the age and injury history this trade makes a ton of sense for us. It makes sense for Indy too as they get younger (they're going full youth now) and healthier and add a much needed bench big in Birch (not just filler for Indy).
2.) Jerami Grant
Pros: Fits the profile of our offense being a 6'8 SF. Gets to the line a ton. Good shooter and scorer. Much better and more versatile defender than Trent. Good starter who could fill in for nearly anyone in our starting lineup if needed. Gives Nurse another 6'8 player who can shoot and score and defend. Used to come off the bench so would be comfortable in that situation (if he's willing to do it again).
Cons: Only 1 year left on his deal and he's 28 so we'd need to resign him after next season, would we want to invest in a 28 year old looking for a big contract? Not a playmaker so doesn't alleviate backup PG concerns. Injury history, only played 47 games last season and 54 the season before that (been healthy otherwise).
Verdict: Grant seems like a great fit for what we need. Detroit is all in on youth so swapping Grant for Trent makes sense. They'd much rather resign Trent to a long term deal after next season than Grant since he fits their timeline much better. Bey is their SF and on a rookie deal and only 23 so they can afford to lose Grant. Trent is a huge upgrade at SG for Detroit over Cojo/Hayes/Diallo and would fit nice between Cunningham and Bey. Birch gives Detroit much needed depth at C.
3.) Terry Rozier
Pros: Gives us an excellent backup PG/SG who is a great shooter and scorer. Small but capable defender, could do a lot of what Fred does while Fred is on the bench (or hurt), and they could play off each other in small ball lineups. Signed to a reasonable deal through the 25-26 season when he turns 31, so we get all of his prime years. Stays healthy, no major injury concerns. Used to come off the bench so should be comfortable in that role and a very good starter when needed for that as well.
Cons: He's small so won't be able to guard more than 1s and 2s. Long term deal could be seen as a minus if we want future cap space (not a concern for me personally). Can he play with Fred at the same time? If not how do we find enough minutes for both? Doesn't fit our 6'9 do everything player model.
Verdict: Rozier fills some of our biggest needs and seems like a good not great fit. It makes sense for Charlotte because they get a much bigger and younger starting SG to replace Rozier who they currently have at SG. Trent fits their timeline much better being close in age to Ball. Charlotte doesn't have a true SG on the roster so Trent fills a big need for them. Birch adds needed C depth and could fight for their starting spot (they start Plumlee).
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