re: The Official NBA Free Agency/Offseason Thread Update: MITCHELL TO CLE

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there would be risk though if they do that and Jose/whoever can’t carry the backup PG

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Between Zion and CJ we already have more "lead ballhandling" depth than we started with last season, and you have Kira and Daniels to add to that mix. I'd be more worried about being thin with bigs. You'd need to take that extra roster spot and sign a legit backup big. Does Tristan Thompson have anything left in the tank? He's unsigned and the blue collar, rebounding type we'd be missing.

you’re getting a “big” back in bojan though. Not like Hayes but passable. And Lewis, let’s just say if he’s anything other than a zero this year that’s an unexpected development.

See I don’t think he would. Now would he take some minutes from Daniels? Possibly but don’t think he was going to play much this year anyway.

I love that Bogdanovic has averaged 30mpg and around 18ppg the past 5 seasons (on a really good team), but supposedly he'd be a bench guy for us and struggle to get 15mpg.

Yeah, that checks out..

in 54 games last year he got 15 mins per game. I don’t think 20 mins is out of the question considering some of those minutes he will be the off ball guard (in with CJ, Ingram, etc). But yes it remains to be seen whether he can be THE backup PG for a whole season. I think he can but depth behind him is weak at the moment

All depends on dyson and whether he’s ready. Back to bojan it’s as much of a money trade as a player trade. If they can get off Graham’s remaining deal, rid themselves of the Hayes conundrum and get that 20MM expiring that would all be good. Bojan can shoot too

also, don’t be surprised if Lewis isn’t ready for camp. Haven’t seen any updates lately but the smart play is figure him for zero minutes and plan accordingly. If he comes around that’s a good thing but you can’t count on it. 10/31 is his option date and it’s looking like the decision will be “no”

Zion will be the most dominant force in the NBA. BI & CJ were a dynamic pairing during the final stretch of the season. Valanciunas is a heck of a fourth option, a luxury I don’t believe any other teams share.

The 2nd Tier of players fill out a ten man rotation:
Herbert Jones - Untouchable
Larry Nance Jr - Safe
Devonte Graham - On The Block
Trey Murphy - Untouchable
Jaxson Hayes - On The Block
Jose Alvarado - Safe

The 3rd Tier consists of energy and development players:
Dyson Daniels - Safe
Willy Hernangomez
Kira Lewis Jr
Naji Marshall

Allowing the current team to develop a play style as constructed could be beneficial and if there’s a need to pivot due to an injury/illness it’ll be a little easier.

Bogdanovic for Graham + Hayes would define a clear nine man rotation for me:

CJ-BI-Zion-Bog-Val

Nance, Herb, Trey, Jose

I like it, don’t know if I love it.

I think Bogdanovic is the better professional basketball player going into next season. Herbert Jones wouldn’t go into exile, I would expect him to log very heavy minutes still.

Due to their skill sets I wouldn’t expect Bogdanovic to close out many games. Same with Valanciunas.

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I think Bogdanovic is the better professional basketball player going into next season. Herbert Jones wouldn’t go into exile, I would expect him to log very heavy minutes still

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The offense isn't a concern. The defense may be.

Why would we trade minutes from arguably the best wing defender in the NBA for more offense?

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Bojan would pretty clearly come off the bench this year. A Jose/nance/Murphy/bojan and possibly dyson second group would be pretty damn good. Zion and Ingram getting some 2nd unit minutes with those guys

especially considering the comical lack of depth the pels are used to having