DRAFT NIGHT PART: #20 to Utah for #29, #32 and a 31-45 protected second in 2029
WHY UTAH DO IT:
For Markkanen and Clarkson: 4 firsts, a swap, Jovic, Daniels, Herro to re-route to another team, plus Rozier and CLV who could also bring some small assets.
WHY PELS DO IT:
Starting 5: CJ, Herb, Trey, Zion, Markkanen
Bench: Alva, Hawkins, Robinson, Marshall, Nance + 2 firsts
Zion surrounded by crazy shooting, now nobody can guard him in the paint.
WHY MIAMI DO IT:
Resign their own players with their own non, early or full birds
Starting 5: Mitchell, Jimmy, JJJ, Collins, Adebayo
Bench: Delon, Martin, Highsmith, Wade, Love
The last chance for a ring with Jimmy.
WHY CAVS DO IT:
Why 2 different trades? So they can select whoever they want in the draft
This year they won't pay luxury because of the incoming Mobley's extension, so I had to find a way to stay below tax. That's the reason why the didn't resign Okoro yet.
Trading #20 for #29 and #32 allows me to save money this year.
That's the max I can give to Okoro, it should be enough.
2024-25 team. We are 1 million below tax with 14 players on the roster. In march I can add the last one in the buyout market.
Starting 5: Garland, Strus, Ingram, Mobley, Allen
Bench: Porter, Clarkson, Okoro, Niang, draft
Now they are a much more balanced team, much better defensively on the perimeter. Clarkson would bring energy off the bench.