Nalod wrote:Would/should we trade Randle for Markkanen? Not a slight on Randle in anyway. This is about preference and where Bulls want to go.But the big question is why are the bulls shopping him? Do they not want to pay as they don’t see him worthy? Long term Health?
So why would any of those concerns not be ours?
If So do they want a pick or two? Youth? Salary relief and we take another contract back?
Don't think the Bulls want to pay him big money. He's a piece but he has flaws like most other players. I would consider trading him for Randle as I think Randle has more value and could possibly net us a return pick or extra player with Lauri. I do think Randle is the better player but for our team with limited outside shooting - I really think a stretch four could bring out the best in RJ and Mitch's abilities. It may give more options to play Toppin, although the defensive problem remains. That said, a safer deal would be Toppin for Lauri. They both have defensive limitations but Lauri is a better outside shooter and could work with Randle for limited minutes. Just don't see Toppin getting on the floor much with Randle and Mitch as the 4/5. While this trade idea is far from perfect - Toppin will likely rot on the bench as long as Randle and Mitch are a part of our core. So while Toppin may have the most talent/ability (unknown) - we prob should have picked a Vassell or any other player that could have offered help/minutes at the PG, SG or SF position. Realize they didn't anticipate Randle would improve but what do you do with a supposedly talented rookie that is positionally redundant and has several limitations which reduce his playability overall? Guess we'll send him to the Dunk contest
2/6/2021 11:53 PM