lipoli390 wrote:Q12543 wrote:I think DLO can be a key player on a winning team, but the problem is that all three of our top guys are sub-par defenders. That's why a Simmons-DLO swap kind of makes sense for both teams. The Sixers get a highly skilled shot maker that will create even more space for Embiid and the Wolves add a guy that can defend.
Yep, Q. I've always thought a DLO/Simmons swap would serve the interests of both teams. I never thought it was feasible before Morey overplayed his hand. But Morey has a flawed player on his hands who will hold out until he's traded. Morey has very little leverage. The Wolves would still have to give up more than DLO, but in my view, not a lot more. If I were Rosas, I'd offer DLO, Bolmaro, and their choice of Jaylen Nowell, Josh Okogie, or Jake Layman. I'd add two of our three 2022 2nd-round picks, our 2023 1st-round pick (unprotected) and maybe a 2024 1st-round pick swap.
This is more interesting, I will admit. Need to remove McDaniels from discussions though. I'm fascinated by balmaro around potential, but based on what I know now he could totally end up a bust. McDaniels on the other hand could be a core piece moving forward.