Trade Deadline is coming soon, Upvote to keep Ryan Downvote to trade

It's a given Gordon must go

I have said the same thing since last season.

Ryno is a very good player in a vacuum. If there was no cap I would absolutely keep him. But that isnt our reality and I don't think retaining him is the right longterm move.

Right now we have 3(outside shot at a 4) choices: trade him and get some sort of long term asset/value, retain him temporarily and let him walk for nothing, pay him a very hefty sum in the offseason and the outside choice is a sign and trade in the offseason.

I think 4 isnt likely to happen or net much in the way of meaningful assets compared to choice 1. Choice 2 is the worst because you get nothing(outside cap space) for one of Demps better moves in his tenure.

And as much as I like Ryno, he isnt worth the salary he is going to command. Not for this team at least. The window is likely closed but I would honestly rather a questionable character guy looking to prove himself with a chip on his shoulder like Morris for 8 million a year then Ryno for 15-20.

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Same for our situation I would take Ryan over Morris due to salary and our needs

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Hmm, you would take Anderson over Morris going forward if those were for some reason our only two choices?

Curious the reason. I know Morris is a gamble and not my number 1 choice but I could live with him and maybe a draft pick.

This team is not making a run this season with or without Ryno. I like him but we need a long term piece that can assist in team building and he provides neither. Jrue and AD are our franchise flip at will with the rest of the roster.

the real question is whether or not this is contract season Ryno or the Ryno that would actually play like this for 3 or 4 more years. He's not an injury prone guy. One freak accident. So you can count on him to play. But is it worth having 2 guys at max contracts at the same position? Probably not. but his cap space could be useful in the offseason. so i say keep him and then let him go in the offseason unless you can get a pick and a decent mid level SF.

I hit the wrong arrow on my phone- hit the down and I meant to hit up. Ryno is far more valuable than many people realize. When AD is out or sitting, Ryno is the only player that can be a scoring machine. Unless you're replacing him with someone that can do the same, keep him. Ditch Reke and EG for your 3 and 5.

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Ryan has a lot of value to grab young talent or a pick

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Who out there is willing to give up significant young talent for Ryno? Someone who wants to do some sort of sign and trade? But who? If you're absolutely determined not to re-sign him, I suppose something is better than nothing. But that's the most you can say about a trade.

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People want draft picks

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I suppose it's possible to catch lightning in a bottle.

Would rather find a third team and unload Asik.