10 Jul 2023 23:20:42
TOR-CHI

Siakam for deRozan and Dosunmu (S&T) 4 yrs/24M

Draft picks needed? Probably to Bulls if Siakam won't commit to resigning, and to Toronto if he does.

1.) 11 Jul 2023
11 Jul 2023 00:14:23
I think you could squeeze a little more value out of Chicago. The framework is good though.

2.) 11 Jul 2023
11 Jul 2023 01:18:00
An aging Derozan doesn't seem like the direction Toronto would want to go in.

3.) 11 Jul 2023
11 Jul 2023 03:37:44
@Nightcap - I'm thinking if they are trading Siakam and they've already lost Fred, it wouldn't hurt to have an adult in the room. I expect Thad and Otto are largely there waiting to see what trade they will be salary ballast in and I believe Thad was part of the old guys/ young guys chemistry issues. deRozan would be respected by the young guys and i think he'd make a good mentor for a couple of years. and the offense could get pretty ugly as Scotty and OG grow into their new roles. it would be good to have a gunslinger to give them reason to keep competing. I was thinking the same role if Kyle gets bought out in the Dame deal.

4.) 11 Jul 2023
11 Jul 2023 18:16:10
Nothing wrong with having veterans and I certainly like Derozan, but if they're moving an asset like Siakam, I think they have to use the opportunity to address the backcourt with players who better fit the timeline of Barnes and OG.