lol. Kidding (although it is technically possible). Russ will decline his $3.4 million PO and become an URFA.
One thing to consider are teams that are at or just over the 2nd apron trying to navigate under it (like us!!!)
Ty Jerome is a name I’m watching (along with Tyus Jones). Could a S&T of Vincent and Knecht bring him here? Probably not, not without picks…but he’d be a great addition. I’ve always been a big admirer of Tyus Jones, as well. Dude is a straight pro who takes care of the rock and is a solid backup PG. If we have to trade Vincent and Knecht I’d love to see us get Tyus Jones onboard. Could maybe be had for the vet minimum and a promised role.
I look at DLO as an opportunity to Get Gafford. DLO is the perfect PG for Dallas while Kyrie recovers. He works well with AD and won’t break the bank like some of the other trade names mentioned. He can probably be had for 10 mil or so. Gafford has been in every PG trade I have read. Rob works well with Dallas and the Nets. The Nets sign and trade DLO to the Mav’s and Dallas sends the Lakers Gafford. The Lakers send Dalton and Kleber to the Nets. That is a win for all 3 teams.
It’s perplexing why Tyus Jones did not work out in Phoenix. He had his 3rd best scoring average and beat his career percentages from the field, from three, and from the line, shot 41% on 5 3PA pg, 5.3 assists to 1.1 turnovers. Hard to believe his defense was the worst on that team. What’s the story?