lipoli390 wrote:Layden just talked to us. Sounds like we're keeping Dunn. Effusive praise: "He's the kind of guy Thibs likes - tough, defensive-minded two-way player". Also said, "he'll fit well and grow with our young roster." Also said, "He's been very high on our draft board for a long time and was great in his interview."
However, now I'm reading reports that we are dealing Dunn and Zach for Butler.
Who is reporting?
I can go to sleep now. I hope we keep Dunn because I like the guy, but I also like Valentine, so I'd think about Dunn and LaVine for Butler and Valentine (given Valentine's range and how it could offset LaVine's). Not sure I'd do it because I like the possibility of one day replacing Rubio with Dunn if Dunn pans out, but I'd definitely think about it because Butler is that good.
lipoli390 wrote:It's Dunn and Zach for Butler and a 2nd round pick. Horrible deal!!
lip, to say that's a horrible deal is pretty ridiculous IMO. We'd be trading a completely unproven rookie at a position of depth along with a guy whose best case scenario is that he eclipses Butler at some point in his career for a guy that's one of the few two way players in the NBA, at the early stages of his prime, on a solid contract, and an All-Star caliber player. Not sure how that could be considered "horrible" unless we're losing all-time greats.
You really think that's Lavine's ceiling? He's a freakish athlete who also happens to love the game and is a gym rat. If anyone can make this kid a star it's Thibs. No way do I make any deal involving him at this point.
