planetmars wrote:
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The trade would look something like JV + Sullinger for Powell + Bogut. We would need to wait until Sullinger gets back on the court to make the deal, obviously.
First, I think that Bogut is a better fit than JV with the starters, and with the roster in general. This is because of his combination of passing and rebounding. Also his time in Golden State shows he can work well with a perimeter dominated offense.
Second, I think that Bogut's peak performance exceeds that of JV. In other words, he may not give you as many regular season minutes as JV, but when the playoffs come around, you can expect a high level of production.
Third, he fills a very similar role as JV. In game situations that the coaching staff would turn to JV (times when you can play a defensive scheme where the C drops back to the basket off the pick and roll), then Andrew Bogut is probably a better solution than JV defensively.
Fourth, because he has an expiring contract the Raps would then have more flexibility in the offseason. Especially with Patterson (who I think has to be resigned) and Lowry's contracts.
Fifth, going in to next season, we would have BeBe, Poeltl and Dwight Powell as the center depth, and Patterson, Siakam and Powell at the PF without having to make additional moves, so we would be fine as far as roster construction for next season. Which would allow for us to take additional chances on projects in the draft or in free agency. If you think our PF depth looks shaky now, imagine what it looks like if we can't resign Patterson, and after Sullinger leaves.
With our depth and the additional roster spots in the new CBA, I think swinging for the fences with high upside guys and relying on our strong player development is definitely the right approach.
All this adds up to a run with the playoff tested Bogut in the mix this season. And better roster flexibility going forward.
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