re: I'm not sure how this team improves via trade

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Think about what Boston just did.

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Boston went to the finals. They may be one or two role players away. Pels have done nothing in two years.

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They have Tatum and Brown (Zion and BI), went get Porzingis and Jrue, and also still have Derrick White.

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Jrue gave them something they didn't have. Perimeter defense. Porzingas gave them shooting in the frontcourt where they had injuries and age (Williams/Harford). Porzingas has to get healthy.

Also, Boston is willing to go into tax. Are the Pels?

I'm not sure Lauri does much for this team as currently built. He's a good player, but you are restructuring the way you play if you get him.


Lastly, you don't get someone good unless you come off of your good players. If you want Mobley or Lauri, you are giving Herb, Zion, Trey, or someone else. You have to see the payoff or choose to build around your "untouchables".