Post by fason on Aug 10, 2018 4:31:47 GMT
*Editors note: I didn't include teams own picks because that was a bit too much and obviously the picks of teams outside the playoffs or with older rosters would hold a lot of value.
When valuing players I took into consideration: age, contract, position and upgrades left.
Dallas Mavericks
Best Asset: Cameron Reddish
-One of the best wings in the league and still only 24, his numbers have dropped a bit as the Mavs have improved around him, but he’s still great. I don’t see Delap ever trading Reddish while he is in his 20s, but if he did a return of a couple really good young players and a few firsts that have legit lotto potential would be necessary. I've lost track of who I have as top 10-15 assets, Reddish is definitely in there though.
The Rest:
1. Al Harrington
-Looks to finally living up to the hype and he’s just 20 years old. He could have been used as trade bait to get the Mavs that PG could help them win a title during their window with Neon, but Delap made the decision to keep him for the long haul, which I can’t fault. He still has a couple years left on his rookie deal and will be a great second best player to pair with Reddish for the next 5-7 years should he resign. Would never be sold off, but would be a good main piece to use in a trade for an elite player.
2. Killian Tillie
-Very solid two-way wing that could probably put up better individual scoring numbers if on a team with less scorers. He’s 26 and on a nice deal of 4 years – 45 mil which is why I have him over Neon. I know Delap had tried to use him in offers for an elite PG. Not sure he has the value to be the main piece in a deal for a star PG, but he’d get back 2 good firsts or 3 decent ones if sold off.
3. Neon Boudeaux
-Still one of the best overall players in the league at 34, and an HOF lock. His remaining 3 year – 63 mil deal is fair value. If sold off for picks he could get back a similar return to Killie. In my very humble opinion, I think the Mavs should try to make one more run with him this season, then in the offseason try to get creative by moving him in a deal where they could get back some young players to compliment Reddish/Harrington/Tillie long term.
4. Cecil Exum
-Not terrible and on a cheap rookie deal, he could get back some bucks. Did not think he was worth the two future firsts that Delap gave up for him, but I completely get why he did it in hopes that Exum would have a big TC.
5. Kevin Duckworth
-D/R big good enough to get back some bucks.
Denver Nuggets
Best Asset: Michael Jordan
-I don’t know why Mike is so depressed all the time, Jordan looks great and still even has +10 left. Assuming he keeps building on his breakout season last year, he looks like the best young SG in the league. This is the last year on his rookie deal which hurts his trade value a little, but he’s still a top 20 asset overall so chin up Mike. In a trade he’d be worth another good player on their rookie deal and 3-4 firsts to make up the difference in value.
The Rest:
1. Kenyon Martin
-Oh wow, the Nuggets have two good young players, Martin looks like he has quite a bit of two-way potential with his 1.5 BPG, .5 SPG and 10 RPG. He has +15 left which should go into his jumper to fix that 64.9 career FT%. Mike should probably hold onto Martin while rebuilding, but Martin could be used as the centerpiece in a deal for a wing or PG.
2. Rudy Gobert
-Has good D/R numbers, but doesn’t score or shoot well which defeats the purpose of picking him second overall. Alright Mike, you’ve used your last three lotto picks on bigs, it’s time to start using your lotto picks on wings or PGs that can make a bigger impact. Don’t let the signings of Allen and Doncic or that Alston and Cleaves were busts discourage you. Back to Gobert, he looks to have the potential to be one of the best defenders and rebounders in the league which I think makes him worth 2-3 halfway decent firsts.
3. Livio Jean Charles
-Charles’ offense looks great with 17.9 PPG on 48.2% shooting and 85.1% free throw shooting, but the defense is nonexistent with 0.0 BPG and only .6 SPG. He has all of his upgrades left which could be used on his inside scoring or strength to get him to 25 PPG and the rest could be used on rebounding to improve the 7.8 RPG. He’s not a bad big to pair with Gobert since they each cancel out the other’s deficiencies. In a trade I think Charles is worth a first or two.
4. Trey Burke
-There are some tools to work with here. He’s not worth a draft pick yet, but worth investing points into and could be used in a big trade.
5. Knicks 07 First
-Late first probably somewhere in the 20s.
6. Knicks 06 First
-Will be in the 20-25 range and could be used on a flyer or sold for bucks.
Houston Rockets
Best Asset: Brain Winter
-One of the best overall assets in the league because of how much better he is than any other PG in the league. I’m not sure he’s best overall though, because there are some drawbacks with him now being 30 and only 2 years left on his deal. But if you can acquire him without completely gutting your team you’re a title contender. Maybe if Harry G retires this offseason, Pete would entertain the idea of trading Brain when his deal is about to expire. If this happens, Pete should expect offers that include a couple good young players and 5-6 firsts.
The Rest:
1. Guy Beahm
-Last season he finally started to live up to the hype from back when he signed that max deal and become one of the best SFs in the league. This season he’s been great so far, averaging 33.8 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 1.3 BPG and 1.3 SPG. He’s only 25 and has a couple more years left on his deal. If traded, he'd be worth a good young player and a 2-3 firsts or just for 5 solid future firsts.
2. Harry Gallatin
-Now 35 and had a dip in his scoring last season, was still a great rebounder and efficient though. He’s on a 4 year – 60 mil deal, and I think most teams in the league would be hesitant to take that on in the event that he plays until 38. I could see a team just outside of title contention being willing and offering a first or two, not that I expect Pete to trade Harry G while he has Brain.
3. Tyler Davis
-One of the better shot blockers in the league that also rebounds well, scores with good efficiency and has +10 left. This was a great acquisition by Pete a few seasons ago. Davis is on an expiring deal which hurts his value quite a bit, but he’d be worth a decent first in a trade.
4. Edgar Jones
-A good shooting low scoring volume wing that can be useful if your bigs can score, he’s got +25 left that could be used on his inside to increase scoring. Worth some bucks.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Best Asset: Colin Sexton
-Sexton is still one of the best 10 players in the league and just regained PG eligibility which adds more value. I think about a couple things when I look at Sexton and this roster, Odin said that he gave Sexton pretty low potential so I’m waiting for him to hit a wall. And secondly, would it be in the Timberwolves best interest long term to sell high and get back a King’s ransom while they can. Like if a team threw down an offer with a really good young player or two good ones, then 4-5 good first round picks, why not take it and start to rebuild next year when you have your first back.
The Rest:
1. Chuck Person
-That max isn’t nearly as bad as it had originally looked. The sacrifice of rebounding is worth it when you can get a wing averaging 28 PPG on 50% shooting. I think he could back a couple firsts if traded, maybe more if he keeps this scoring up.
2. Magic 06 First
-Magic are the eighth seed right now, so who knows maybe this pick ends up in the lottery. Ignore what I said earlier about possibly trading Sexton next season if this pick ends up in the lotto. It may be used in a trade to get another star that can help the TWolves win immediately with Sexton in his prime.
3. Moutain Dew Camacho
-I do like Camacho, he rebounds very well (11.2 RPG), can score (24 PPG last season) and plays good defense (3.3 bleals). I just think that max contract hurts his value with his age (30). Ian could probably get back a couple decent firsts if Camacho was on a more affordable contract, instead of the one he’s probably only worth right now. FasBomb: Clippers were offered Camacho for Shuttlesworth last season, but they couldn’t bring themselves to pull the trigger because of that max contract.
4. Ron Kellogg
-Good shooting wing that has +17 left, get his scoring up and you could have a nice third wing or low level starting SG. Worth some bucks.
5. Alex Schmidt
-Only 23 and was pretty good last season with starter’s minutes, worth some bucks as a backup PG.
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
Best Asset: Hakeem Olajuwon
-In the East article I said that Shittu and Bamba were the best two-way bigs, I was mistaken to not include Hakeem in there. This season so far he’s averaging 27 PPG on 54% shooting, 13 RPG, 3 BPG and 1 SPG. Those are people’s MVP vote numbers. He’s expiring which hurts his value a little but he’s still a top 10 asset, maybe even top 5. I guess if he were traded it would take getting another star back that’s still in their 20s and then 2-3 firsts to make up the difference in value.
The Rest:
1. Max Zasklofsky
-Very good PG, still in his 20s and has 5 years left on his max deal. Doesn’t get brought up enough when we talk about the best PGs In the league. If Hakeem were to leave this offseason, it may be in Andrew’s best interest to sell Max in order to stock up on assets to rebuild. If traded Max is worth a couple good young players and a couple picks or a package of 4-5 decent picks.
2. Stephon Templeton
-Isn’t even the best two-way big on his team, how sad. Getting up there in age at 33 and is still owed 67 mil over the next 4 seasons, but with the numbers he’s putting up (33 PPG, 10 RPG, 1.4 BPG, 1 SPG) and a potential trip to Germany next season, it looks to be well worth it. If traded 2 -3 solid picks would be a fair price.
3. Butch McRae
-McRae is quite the fourth option for Andrew, he’s only played 1 game so far this season so I can’t use those stats, but last season he averaged about 18 PPG, 8 RPG and 2.5 bleals. He’s 33 now and owed 63 mil over the next 3 years, so he’ s not too valuable. Maybe worth a draft pick and matching expirings.
4. Kelan Martin
-Okay third wing on a nice 2 year – 7.3 mil deal, would be worth some bucks.
San Antonio Spurs
Best Asset: Jake Tsakalidis
-Really good second year big, putting up 26.6 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 1.1 SPG and 1.5 BPG. No way Druce trades him from a GM-less team. If Jake did have a GM, that GM could use Jake to trade for a star wing.
The Rest:
1. Luke Maye
-Great signing by compuGM, Maye is good enough to be the second best player on a title contender. He’s only 27 and still has +19 left, I think he could get a pretty good return of a nice young player and 3-4 future firsts.
2. Jason Williams
-Not all that good yet because of the 43.9 FG%, but there is plenty to work with since he’s capable of averaging 19 PPG, rebounds well with 5.7 RPG, has good steals with 1.8 SPG and doesn’t turn it over much 1.6 TOPG. He also has all of his upgrades left and would be worth at least 2-3 solid firsts in a trade.
3. Tony Mitchell
-Numbers came back down to earth from preseason, but a nice big to pair with Jake. Mitchell has all of his upgrades and good two-way potential. He won’t be traded, but if sold off for picks, he could get back 2-3.
4. CJ McCollum
-Lotto pick that looks busty, does have A-outside, worth bucks by himself, but better used as a throw in on a big trade.
5. Mavericks 06 First
-This pick is probably going to be in the early 20s at best.
Utah Jazz
Best Asset: Yante Maten*
-Doesn’t get enough credit when we talk about the best players in the league, he scores with very good volume, is highly efficient, rebounds very well and plays good defense. He’s in the next wave of two-way players behind Shittu and Bamba but better overall. I like Maten as a top 10 asset overall because he’s SF eligible and most importantly he has all of his upgrades left.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Ank for not putting upgrades into his players and allowing us all to believe we all have an outside chance to compete. He obviously gets it by not being in any rush to cause an outcry to move to 6.0.
The Rest:
1. Mustapha Heron
-Bossert and Withers are better players, but I think Heron is better asset because of his age (25), incredible 3 year – 15 mil deal, and like Maten he has all of his upgrades left. On his own Heron is probably worth 3-4 solid future firsts, but may be best used as a package deal with Hassani Gravett for an elite PG.
2. Clarence Withers
-Where was this ridiculous scoring last season when the Clippers collapsed in the second half and barely made the playoffs. I’ve got Withers ahead of Bossert because they’re the same age, but Withers is on a shorter deal (2 years -36 mil compared to a 6 year max) and he can play SF. FasBomb: In the first 5 seasons of 5.0, the Clippers received only 2 offers for Withers, the first was Jalen Brunson
and the other was the deal they took from the Jazz last offseason.
3. Gary Bossert
-Elite SG that is on an affordable max, had he hit the open market last offseason he probably could have gotten a deal close to the max Daniel Taurasi got (7 year -144 mil). Bossert would be a top 2 asset on probably 80% of the teams in the league, but he’s on the STACKED Jazz. If traded, I think Ank could get back a good young player and couple firsts, or 4 future firsts similar to what the Jazz gave up for Withers.
4. Hassani Gravett
-Easily the best 5th best asset in the league. He’s on an amazing 3 year – 4.8 mil deal, which along with the Heron deal allowed the Jazz to squeeze Withers into their cap this offseason. That contract is so good I don’t think he could be sold off for picks because there is no way to match the value of your starting PG making basically an LLE. Like I said earlier, only way he’s moved is if it’s in a deal for an elite PG. Also, I’m sure you guessed it, Gravett has all of his upgrades still available.
5. Athansios Cathasach
-The better Cathasach brother, Kittenfish is a really nice D/R wing that you could start on a team with two scoring bigs or could played as your back up 2-5. And he’s on good deal of 2 years – 9 mil. The best 6th best asset in the league that is worth a first or two.
6. Rockets 08 First
-Harry G will be done by this time, but Brain will still be there so this pick probably won’t be any better than late teens. It’s something that Ank could use as a sweetener in a big deal.
Golden State Warriors
Best Asset: Shabazz Muhammad
-This guy is really good, would be nice if Taco would show just a little bit of enthusiasm about Shabazz. Looks like he’s playing SF right now, but I like him better at SG long term since he doesn’t rebound all that well and it would allow the Warriors to start Darius Miles. Shabazz still has +15 left that could be used to improve his jumper and defense (don’t think he attempts enough threes to make it worth trying to upgrade). I think he’s a top 25 asset and good player to build around. Hypothetically, I’ll say he’s worth a couple lottos and few decent future firsts.
The Rest:
1. Darius Miles
-Good 20 year old wing prospect that has good two-way potential and +15 left that could be used to improve his inside and jumper. Looks like the Warriors SF of the future and won’t be moved, but if he were he could be used in a deal to acquire a star or sold for 5 future firsts.
2. Celtics 06 First
-Guaranteed lotto pick in a decent draft with really good bigs.
3. Elle Okobo
-Still putting up good scoring numbers now (24.4 PPG on great percentages) that he has quality teammates. Doesn’t provide much defense (.8 SPG0 and turns it over a bit too much (2.9 TOPG), but that’s what his remaining +15 5 could be used for (Taco put 10 into his strength right after I wrote this). On a deal just a bit under a 4 year max and if traded Taco could get back at least a couple decent picks.
4. Quentin Richardson
-Was good last year, but looks like he’s having a sophomore slump this season. Taco won’t just sell him off for picks, but he’d be good to use in a trade for a star if Taco feels the need to win right now.
5. Heat 07 First
-Not a terrible pick, but probably will be the late teens or early 20s.
6. Paul Young Thomas
-Not shooting too well to start the season, but still a good defender and rebounder. I had a couple GMs last season ask me about PYT and were willing to give up a first. I think Taco would be wise to a similar deal if offered since the Warriors aren’t in title contention yet and PYT is much older than the rest of his core.
7. Kenny Gattison
-I liked Gattison this offseason and offered him a 4 year - 20 mil deal because I thought he’d be a good project since he is a very good rebounder, okay defender and has all of his upgrades. The 7 year – 44 mil deal he signed with the Warriors could be end up great or kind of terrible. I still think he’d be worth a draft pick from somebody willing to use the upgrades right away.
LA Clippers
The Best: RJ Cole
-Looks like one of the better young PGs in the league, that could push for best in the league once some of these older guys begin to decline. I’ve actually gotten quite a few offers for him, but I don’t intend to trade him anytime soon. If I did, I’d need to get back a young PG along with a good young wing. In terms of future firsts, I think he’s worth at least 5-6.
The Rest:
1. Magic 09 First
-I talked enough about the Magic’s aging roster with the East portion.
2. LiAngelo Ball
-Good defensively, but is not shooting as well as I had hoped. I’m going to put some more points into him very soon to try and fix him. If the shooting goes back to where he had been for his career and in preseason, I think he’s worth a first or two with his 6 year – 48 mil deal.
3. Jazz 10 First
-Bossert and Withers are aging, maybe they drop to eighth seed contention by the 09 season, who knows.
4. Grizzlies 10 First
-Odin is pretty unpredictable with trades, he could end up turning his roster over a couple times by 09.
5. Aiden Williamson
-Pretty good D/R big on basically a 4 year MLE. Has all of his upgrades left which could be used to bolster his rebounding and steals. I’d consider giving him up for a future first.
6. - 10. Jazz and Grizz 08 and 09 Firsts, Rockets 07 First
-These are all picks that will be in the 20s barring something really unexpected happening.
11. Jerome Moiso
-Decent looking D/R prospect with the blocks and steals already being pretty good. I think he’s worth bucks, maybe even a crappy first.
LA Lakers
Best Asset: Len Bias
-One of the best SFs in the league, isn’t having as good of a start to his season as last year, however still averaging 29 PPG and 1.6 bleals. I think Bias is good enough to be the best player on a title contender. Spl shouldn’t and won’t trade him, but if he did, he should get back a good PG prospect and good wing prospect along with a couple picks.
The Rest:
1. Grizzlies 07 First
-Times are tough in LA, pretty huge gap between the first and second best asset, this pick will be in the mid-20s.
2. Michael Olowokandi
-He can rebound, bleals are at 2 per game and he doesn’t shoot very much. Also has +15 left do probably worth a weak first.
3. Grizzlies 06 First
-Probably ends up around 1.26 at best.
4. Mikal Bridges
-Was looking pretty good last season, but not shooting as well this year and doesn’t provide too much defense. On a somewhat friendly deal of 2 years – 10 mil, and probably worth bucks if you need wing depth.
5. Laurence Jackson
-Is solid all-around, but getting old at 34. Worth some bucks as a backup big.
Portland Trail Blazers
Best Asset: Andre Turner
-Finally living up to the hype of Odin calling him the second best player that was drafted in 5.0. Turner is currently averaging 31 PPG on splits of 47.8/91.5/44.2 and should be in consideration for MVP. Only 26 years old with +10 left, so best years may still be ahead of him. If traded, Majic should get a good PG prospect, and another good wing prospect or 4-5 future firsts.
The Rest
1. Isaac Bonga
-Really good wing, that is having the best season of his career with 28 PPG and 2.3 bleals. He’s finally overtaken Moore as the best wing in Portland. In a trade, he could bring back a good young wing or big prospect and 3-4 future firsts.
Sidenote: Just want to remind everyone that Ank used his amnesty on a 21 year old Bonga. Even the bests sometimes make mistakes.
2. Malcom Moore
-Is now 30 and may be slowing down a little, still a really good two-way wing. Has 2 years – 41 mil left on his deal, if Majic doesn’t feel he can compete with the Jazz and Grizz in the playoffs, it wouldn’t be a terrible idea for Majic to try and trade him for a younger wing to put next to Turner/Bonga for the long haul. If sold for firsts, Moore would be worth 2-3 decent picks.
3. Shareef O’Neal
-23 year old big that continues to keeps progressing at a good rate, this season he’s averaging 16.7 PPG on over 50% shooting, 10 RPG and 2.8 bleals. His deal is expiring and he's about to be paid which hurts his trade value and makes him only worth a couple firsts right now. FasBomb: Last offseason, the Clippers offered Jake Shuttlesworth to the Hornets for O’Neal but the Hornets had already agreed to trade him to the Blazers and kept their promise, classy organization.
4. Etan Thomas
-What would you have said had I told you a few seasons ago that Etan Thomas would have more value than Dirk, behold the power of blocks. That’s really all Thomas does well, but he does have all his upgrades available to improve the rebounding. Worth some bucks or weak first.
5. Dirk Nowitzki
-He just doesn’t look too hot in year 3, he’s maxed out on upgrades and has even had bonus points used on him. Would be a worth a weak first or dump bucks if you wanted to hope he gets some TC luck to improve the rebounding, although Majic may as well hold onto Dirk and hope for that himself.
Sacramento Kings
Best Asset: Peyton Gragg
-One of the best bigs and overall players in the league because of his uber-efficiency and rebounding, he also chips in some solid defensive stats. He's only 27 and has 5 more years left on his max contract. I don't think he should be traded while in his 20s, but you never know with Billy, he may want to trade Gragg to get Brunson some more shots. If Billy did trade Gragg, he should get back a star PG or wing. Or even a really good big on their rookie deal and a few picks. Gragg is a top 15 asset in the league.
The Rest:
1. Rui Hachimura
-Is he elite, no. But he's a very good SF and one of the best in the league now that his scoring has jumped to 24.5 PPG after the scoring volume camp and he's still playing good defense. Was just traded this offeason for one of the better PGs in the league, so you get an idea of how valuable he is. If sold for picks, he could get back 5 pretty good ones, if traded for another player he'd be worth a star like maybe at PG.
2. Alex Reese
-Was just the main piece in the Templeton trade last season. Reese is a really solid big, that is still only 25 but expiring which decreases his a value a little. Has +5 left that I think could go into his inside if available or shot blocking. Will probably get pretty good offers in FA should he hit the open market. If traded this season I think he's worth a couple decent-good future firsts.
3. Suns 08 First
-This pick has lotto potential with Hakeem expiring this offseason, even if he does come back McRae and Templeton are getting old, the Suns could be competing for the eighth seed in a couple seasons.
4. Suns 07 First
-Not as good as Suns 08 because Templeton and McRae should still be good next year.
5. Suns 06 First
-With an injury or two maybe the Suns fall to the eighth seed, if not the pick should be late teens at best.
6. Steven Adams
-D/R big that's blocking a good number of shots without playing starter's minutes, Billy just put +25 into his post defense, so he's out of upgrades. Probably worth an okayish first, or is another player that would be best use in a big trade.
7. Quade Green
-Billy, as you'll see Green is listed above Brunson, start this guy at PG. It's unclear in the King's lab thread if Green has all of his upgrades left or +19 left, either way Green is a solid young PG prospect that would be worth a first in a trade.
8. Jalen Brunson
-The PG dream should be over, Brunson would be best in a third guard role. Worth some bucks or a weak first if somebody is desperate for a guard.
Seattle Supersonics
Best Asset: Stromile Swift
-Holy shit at those 3.5 BPG, and he even scores well too with 21.8 PPG and 9.5 BPG. Outside of Hakeem, Swift looks like the best young big still on their rookie deal. He also still has +11 left that could be used to up his scoring or rebounding. Duc won’t trade him, but if he did he could expect to get back a star PG or wing since Swift is a top 20 asset.
The Rest:
1. Larry Hughes
-Good shooting guard prospect, that is pretty good across the board. Wish he’d get starter’s minutes instead of Romeo Langford, but I guess Duc wants to play Hughes at backup PG. Hughes has +5 left which I think most of could be squeezed into his jumper. If sold off, a few future firsts or a lotto pick.
2. Nerlens Noel
-D/R big that’s already a good rebounder with 11 RPG and 2.5 bleals. He’s worth a couple firsts.
3. Kostas Antetokounmpo
-D/R wing that is a really good shot blocker and on a respectable 3 year – 22.5 mil deal. Would get Duc back a first and some bucks if traded by himself, or could be used in a bigger deal.
4. De’Anthony Melton
-The turnovers might kind of be under control at 2.8 per game and he does have +15 left still. On a 3 year – 30 mil deal which isn’t all that attractive right now. If traded I think some bucks or a crappy first would be fair.
Vancouver Grizzlies
Best Asset: Sam Perkins
-Kind of splitting hairs between the two Sams as the Grizz best asset, I'm going to say Perkins is the better asset because he shoots threes and plays a little better defense so I like his long term potential more. He's one of the more efficient scoring bigs in the league averaging 23 PPG on shooting splits of 48.8/84.4/42.1 (side note: this is probably how Dirk should have looked). Odin seems to really want Bamba or Shittu and I'd imagine Perkins would be one of the main asset in any offer. If sold off for firsts for whatever reason, I think he'd be worth 5 futures.
The Rest:
1. Sam Bowie
-FasBomb: Clippers offered the Grizz a couple future firsts last season before Bowie had shown the type of scoring potential he had. Grizz smartly didn't even entertain or respond to the offer. Bowie may not play much defense, but you can live with that when he's averaging 25 PPG on 54% shooting. Still has +12 left which adds to his value. Could be used in the same exact way as Perkins in a trade, maybe Odin offers both Sams for Shittu or Bamba.
2. Trendon Watford
-Only 22 and on a 3 year - 34 mil deal. Averaged 21 PPG on over 50% shooting last year so he's a better scorer than his numbers so far this season suggest. Will probably never become one of those elite scorers that averages 25-30 PPG as Odin has talked about his build in shout, still though he's a very good player that is a great third best player on a title team. Would be worth 4 future firsts if sold for picks.
3. Bobby McDermott
-Another former Clipper that gets traded to a team with more talent yet somehow his scoring increases
how did that team struggle to make the playoffs. An argument could be made that McDermott is now the second best PG in the league which makes it crazy that I have him as the Grizzlies fourth best asset, but I really like their young frontcourt. At 31 and with 4 years left on his max deal I think he's worth 3-4 solid-good firsts or a good young prospect and a future first.
4. Kings 06 First
-Kings are currently playing .500 ball and are always flirting with that eighth seed, this pick has good lotto potential.
5. Kings 08 First
-See above.
6. Tyler Blevins
-The forgotten man in Vancouver that isn't having a good start to the season, but was good last year and on a solid 5 year - 51 mil deal at 29 years old. I expect Odin will try use him as the salary to match in his quest for a star big. If traded by himself, I think he's worth a couple firsts.
7. Mavericks 07 First
-Probably is going to end up in the 20s unless Neon shockingly retires after just going to Germany.
8. Khalid El-Amin
-Incredibly strange player that I'm not quite sure what to make of. He is really young, cheap and has all of his upgrades left, that makes him worth at least a first round pick.
9.- 12.Alexis Antetokounmpo/ Tryggvi Hlinason/ Roosevelt Chapman/Devin Durrant
-Odin thought enough of all these players' builds to offer them long term deals, that makes them worth bucks in my eyes
When valuing players I took into consideration: age, contract, position and upgrades left.
Midwest
Dallas MavericksBest Asset: Cameron Reddish
-One of the best wings in the league and still only 24, his numbers have dropped a bit as the Mavs have improved around him, but he’s still great. I don’t see Delap ever trading Reddish while he is in his 20s, but if he did a return of a couple really good young players and a few firsts that have legit lotto potential would be necessary. I've lost track of who I have as top 10-15 assets, Reddish is definitely in there though.
The Rest:
1. Al Harrington
-Looks to finally living up to the hype and he’s just 20 years old. He could have been used as trade bait to get the Mavs that PG could help them win a title during their window with Neon, but Delap made the decision to keep him for the long haul, which I can’t fault. He still has a couple years left on his rookie deal and will be a great second best player to pair with Reddish for the next 5-7 years should he resign. Would never be sold off, but would be a good main piece to use in a trade for an elite player.
2. Killian Tillie
-Very solid two-way wing that could probably put up better individual scoring numbers if on a team with less scorers. He’s 26 and on a nice deal of 4 years – 45 mil which is why I have him over Neon. I know Delap had tried to use him in offers for an elite PG. Not sure he has the value to be the main piece in a deal for a star PG, but he’d get back 2 good firsts or 3 decent ones if sold off.
3. Neon Boudeaux
-Still one of the best overall players in the league at 34, and an HOF lock. His remaining 3 year – 63 mil deal is fair value. If sold off for picks he could get back a similar return to Killie. In my very humble opinion, I think the Mavs should try to make one more run with him this season, then in the offseason try to get creative by moving him in a deal where they could get back some young players to compliment Reddish/Harrington/Tillie long term.
4. Cecil Exum
-Not terrible and on a cheap rookie deal, he could get back some bucks. Did not think he was worth the two future firsts that Delap gave up for him, but I completely get why he did it in hopes that Exum would have a big TC.
5. Kevin Duckworth
-D/R big good enough to get back some bucks.
Denver NuggetsBest Asset: Michael Jordan
-I don’t know why Mike is so depressed all the time, Jordan looks great and still even has +10 left. Assuming he keeps building on his breakout season last year, he looks like the best young SG in the league. This is the last year on his rookie deal which hurts his trade value a little, but he’s still a top 20 asset overall so chin up Mike. In a trade he’d be worth another good player on their rookie deal and 3-4 firsts to make up the difference in value.
The Rest:
1. Kenyon Martin
-Oh wow, the Nuggets have two good young players, Martin looks like he has quite a bit of two-way potential with his 1.5 BPG, .5 SPG and 10 RPG. He has +15 left which should go into his jumper to fix that 64.9 career FT%. Mike should probably hold onto Martin while rebuilding, but Martin could be used as the centerpiece in a deal for a wing or PG.
2. Rudy Gobert
-Has good D/R numbers, but doesn’t score or shoot well which defeats the purpose of picking him second overall. Alright Mike, you’ve used your last three lotto picks on bigs, it’s time to start using your lotto picks on wings or PGs that can make a bigger impact. Don’t let the signings of Allen and Doncic or that Alston and Cleaves were busts discourage you. Back to Gobert, he looks to have the potential to be one of the best defenders and rebounders in the league which I think makes him worth 2-3 halfway decent firsts.
3. Livio Jean Charles
-Charles’ offense looks great with 17.9 PPG on 48.2% shooting and 85.1% free throw shooting, but the defense is nonexistent with 0.0 BPG and only .6 SPG. He has all of his upgrades left which could be used on his inside scoring or strength to get him to 25 PPG and the rest could be used on rebounding to improve the 7.8 RPG. He’s not a bad big to pair with Gobert since they each cancel out the other’s deficiencies. In a trade I think Charles is worth a first or two.
4. Trey Burke
-There are some tools to work with here. He’s not worth a draft pick yet, but worth investing points into and could be used in a big trade.
5. Knicks 07 First
-Late first probably somewhere in the 20s.
6. Knicks 06 First
-Will be in the 20-25 range and could be used on a flyer or sold for bucks.
Houston RocketsBest Asset: Brain Winter
-One of the best overall assets in the league because of how much better he is than any other PG in the league. I’m not sure he’s best overall though, because there are some drawbacks with him now being 30 and only 2 years left on his deal. But if you can acquire him without completely gutting your team you’re a title contender. Maybe if Harry G retires this offseason, Pete would entertain the idea of trading Brain when his deal is about to expire. If this happens, Pete should expect offers that include a couple good young players and 5-6 firsts.
The Rest:
1. Guy Beahm
-Last season he finally started to live up to the hype from back when he signed that max deal and become one of the best SFs in the league. This season he’s been great so far, averaging 33.8 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 1.3 BPG and 1.3 SPG. He’s only 25 and has a couple more years left on his deal. If traded, he'd be worth a good young player and a 2-3 firsts or just for 5 solid future firsts.
2. Harry Gallatin
-Now 35 and had a dip in his scoring last season, was still a great rebounder and efficient though. He’s on a 4 year – 60 mil deal, and I think most teams in the league would be hesitant to take that on in the event that he plays until 38. I could see a team just outside of title contention being willing and offering a first or two, not that I expect Pete to trade Harry G while he has Brain.
3. Tyler Davis
-One of the better shot blockers in the league that also rebounds well, scores with good efficiency and has +10 left. This was a great acquisition by Pete a few seasons ago. Davis is on an expiring deal which hurts his value quite a bit, but he’d be worth a decent first in a trade.
4. Edgar Jones
-A good shooting low scoring volume wing that can be useful if your bigs can score, he’s got +25 left that could be used on his inside to increase scoring. Worth some bucks.
Minnesota TimberwolvesBest Asset: Colin Sexton
-Sexton is still one of the best 10 players in the league and just regained PG eligibility which adds more value. I think about a couple things when I look at Sexton and this roster, Odin said that he gave Sexton pretty low potential so I’m waiting for him to hit a wall. And secondly, would it be in the Timberwolves best interest long term to sell high and get back a King’s ransom while they can. Like if a team threw down an offer with a really good young player or two good ones, then 4-5 good first round picks, why not take it and start to rebuild next year when you have your first back.
The Rest:
1. Chuck Person
-That max isn’t nearly as bad as it had originally looked. The sacrifice of rebounding is worth it when you can get a wing averaging 28 PPG on 50% shooting. I think he could back a couple firsts if traded, maybe more if he keeps this scoring up.
2. Magic 06 First
-Magic are the eighth seed right now, so who knows maybe this pick ends up in the lottery. Ignore what I said earlier about possibly trading Sexton next season if this pick ends up in the lotto. It may be used in a trade to get another star that can help the TWolves win immediately with Sexton in his prime.
3. Moutain Dew Camacho
-I do like Camacho, he rebounds very well (11.2 RPG), can score (24 PPG last season) and plays good defense (3.3 bleals). I just think that max contract hurts his value with his age (30). Ian could probably get back a couple decent firsts if Camacho was on a more affordable contract, instead of the one he’s probably only worth right now. FasBomb: Clippers were offered Camacho for Shuttlesworth last season, but they couldn’t bring themselves to pull the trigger because of that max contract.
4. Ron Kellogg
-Good shooting wing that has +17 left, get his scoring up and you could have a nice third wing or low level starting SG. Worth some bucks.
5. Alex Schmidt
-Only 23 and was pretty good last season with starter’s minutes, worth some bucks as a backup PG.
Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns
Best Asset: Hakeem Olajuwon
-In the East article I said that Shittu and Bamba were the best two-way bigs, I was mistaken to not include Hakeem in there. This season so far he’s averaging 27 PPG on 54% shooting, 13 RPG, 3 BPG and 1 SPG. Those are people’s MVP vote numbers. He’s expiring which hurts his value a little but he’s still a top 10 asset, maybe even top 5. I guess if he were traded it would take getting another star back that’s still in their 20s and then 2-3 firsts to make up the difference in value.
The Rest:
1. Max Zasklofsky
-Very good PG, still in his 20s and has 5 years left on his max deal. Doesn’t get brought up enough when we talk about the best PGs In the league. If Hakeem were to leave this offseason, it may be in Andrew’s best interest to sell Max in order to stock up on assets to rebuild. If traded Max is worth a couple good young players and a couple picks or a package of 4-5 decent picks.
2. Stephon Templeton
-Isn’t even the best two-way big on his team, how sad. Getting up there in age at 33 and is still owed 67 mil over the next 4 seasons, but with the numbers he’s putting up (33 PPG, 10 RPG, 1.4 BPG, 1 SPG) and a potential trip to Germany next season, it looks to be well worth it. If traded 2 -3 solid picks would be a fair price.
3. Butch McRae
-McRae is quite the fourth option for Andrew, he’s only played 1 game so far this season so I can’t use those stats, but last season he averaged about 18 PPG, 8 RPG and 2.5 bleals. He’s 33 now and owed 63 mil over the next 3 years, so he’ s not too valuable. Maybe worth a draft pick and matching expirings.
4. Kelan Martin
-Okay third wing on a nice 2 year – 7.3 mil deal, would be worth some bucks.
San Antonio SpursBest Asset: Jake Tsakalidis
-Really good second year big, putting up 26.6 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 1.1 SPG and 1.5 BPG. No way Druce trades him from a GM-less team. If Jake did have a GM, that GM could use Jake to trade for a star wing.
The Rest:
1. Luke Maye
-Great signing by compuGM, Maye is good enough to be the second best player on a title contender. He’s only 27 and still has +19 left, I think he could get a pretty good return of a nice young player and 3-4 future firsts.
2. Jason Williams
-Not all that good yet because of the 43.9 FG%, but there is plenty to work with since he’s capable of averaging 19 PPG, rebounds well with 5.7 RPG, has good steals with 1.8 SPG and doesn’t turn it over much 1.6 TOPG. He also has all of his upgrades left and would be worth at least 2-3 solid firsts in a trade.
3. Tony Mitchell
-Numbers came back down to earth from preseason, but a nice big to pair with Jake. Mitchell has all of his upgrades and good two-way potential. He won’t be traded, but if sold off for picks, he could get back 2-3.
4. CJ McCollum
-Lotto pick that looks busty, does have A-outside, worth bucks by himself, but better used as a throw in on a big trade.
5. Mavericks 06 First
-This pick is probably going to be in the early 20s at best.
Utah JazzBest Asset: Yante Maten*
-Doesn’t get enough credit when we talk about the best players in the league, he scores with very good volume, is highly efficient, rebounds very well and plays good defense. He’s in the next wave of two-way players behind Shittu and Bamba but better overall. I like Maten as a top 10 asset overall because he’s SF eligible and most importantly he has all of his upgrades left.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Ank for not putting upgrades into his players and allowing us all to believe we all have an outside chance to compete. He obviously gets it by not being in any rush to cause an outcry to move to 6.0.
The Rest:
1. Mustapha Heron
-Bossert and Withers are better players, but I think Heron is better asset because of his age (25), incredible 3 year – 15 mil deal, and like Maten he has all of his upgrades left. On his own Heron is probably worth 3-4 solid future firsts, but may be best used as a package deal with Hassani Gravett for an elite PG.
2. Clarence Withers
-Where was this ridiculous scoring last season when the Clippers collapsed in the second half and barely made the playoffs. I’ve got Withers ahead of Bossert because they’re the same age, but Withers is on a shorter deal (2 years -36 mil compared to a 6 year max) and he can play SF. FasBomb: In the first 5 seasons of 5.0, the Clippers received only 2 offers for Withers, the first was Jalen Brunson
and the other was the deal they took from the Jazz last offseason.3. Gary Bossert
-Elite SG that is on an affordable max, had he hit the open market last offseason he probably could have gotten a deal close to the max Daniel Taurasi got (7 year -144 mil). Bossert would be a top 2 asset on probably 80% of the teams in the league, but he’s on the STACKED Jazz. If traded, I think Ank could get back a good young player and couple firsts, or 4 future firsts similar to what the Jazz gave up for Withers.
4. Hassani Gravett
-Easily the best 5th best asset in the league. He’s on an amazing 3 year – 4.8 mil deal, which along with the Heron deal allowed the Jazz to squeeze Withers into their cap this offseason. That contract is so good I don’t think he could be sold off for picks because there is no way to match the value of your starting PG making basically an LLE. Like I said earlier, only way he’s moved is if it’s in a deal for an elite PG. Also, I’m sure you guessed it, Gravett has all of his upgrades still available.
5. Athansios Cathasach
-The better Cathasach brother, Kittenfish is a really nice D/R wing that you could start on a team with two scoring bigs or could played as your back up 2-5. And he’s on good deal of 2 years – 9 mil. The best 6th best asset in the league that is worth a first or two.
6. Rockets 08 First
-Harry G will be done by this time, but Brain will still be there so this pick probably won’t be any better than late teens. It’s something that Ank could use as a sweetener in a big deal.
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Golden State WarriorsBest Asset: Shabazz Muhammad
-This guy is really good, would be nice if Taco would show just a little bit of enthusiasm about Shabazz. Looks like he’s playing SF right now, but I like him better at SG long term since he doesn’t rebound all that well and it would allow the Warriors to start Darius Miles. Shabazz still has +15 left that could be used to improve his jumper and defense (don’t think he attempts enough threes to make it worth trying to upgrade). I think he’s a top 25 asset and good player to build around. Hypothetically, I’ll say he’s worth a couple lottos and few decent future firsts.
The Rest:
1. Darius Miles
-Good 20 year old wing prospect that has good two-way potential and +15 left that could be used to improve his inside and jumper. Looks like the Warriors SF of the future and won’t be moved, but if he were he could be used in a deal to acquire a star or sold for 5 future firsts.
2. Celtics 06 First
-Guaranteed lotto pick in a decent draft with really good bigs.
3. Elle Okobo
-Still putting up good scoring numbers now (24.4 PPG on great percentages) that he has quality teammates. Doesn’t provide much defense (.8 SPG0 and turns it over a bit too much (2.9 TOPG), but that’s what his remaining +
4. Quentin Richardson
-Was good last year, but looks like he’s having a sophomore slump this season. Taco won’t just sell him off for picks, but he’d be good to use in a trade for a star if Taco feels the need to win right now.
5. Heat 07 First
-Not a terrible pick, but probably will be the late teens or early 20s.
6. Paul Young Thomas
-Not shooting too well to start the season, but still a good defender and rebounder. I had a couple GMs last season ask me about PYT and were willing to give up a first. I think Taco would be wise to a similar deal if offered since the Warriors aren’t in title contention yet and PYT is much older than the rest of his core.
7. Kenny Gattison
-I liked Gattison this offseason and offered him a 4 year - 20 mil deal because I thought he’d be a good project since he is a very good rebounder, okay defender and has all of his upgrades. The 7 year – 44 mil deal he signed with the Warriors could be end up great or kind of terrible. I still think he’d be worth a draft pick from somebody willing to use the upgrades right away.
LA ClippersThe Best: RJ Cole
-Looks like one of the better young PGs in the league, that could push for best in the league once some of these older guys begin to decline. I’ve actually gotten quite a few offers for him, but I don’t intend to trade him anytime soon. If I did, I’d need to get back a young PG along with a good young wing. In terms of future firsts, I think he’s worth at least 5-6.
The Rest:
1. Magic 09 First
-I talked enough about the Magic’s aging roster with the East portion.
2. LiAngelo Ball
-Good defensively, but is not shooting as well as I had hoped. I’m going to put some more points into him very soon to try and fix him. If the shooting goes back to where he had been for his career and in preseason, I think he’s worth a first or two with his 6 year – 48 mil deal.
3. Jazz 10 First
-Bossert and Withers are aging, maybe they drop to eighth seed contention by the 09 season, who knows.
4. Grizzlies 10 First
-Odin is pretty unpredictable with trades, he could end up turning his roster over a couple times by 09.
5. Aiden Williamson
-Pretty good D/R big on basically a 4 year MLE. Has all of his upgrades left which could be used to bolster his rebounding and steals. I’d consider giving him up for a future first.
6. - 10. Jazz and Grizz 08 and 09 Firsts, Rockets 07 First
-These are all picks that will be in the 20s barring something really unexpected happening.
11. Jerome Moiso
-Decent looking D/R prospect with the blocks and steals already being pretty good. I think he’s worth bucks, maybe even a crappy first.
LA LakersBest Asset: Len Bias
-One of the best SFs in the league, isn’t having as good of a start to his season as last year, however still averaging 29 PPG and 1.6 bleals. I think Bias is good enough to be the best player on a title contender. Spl shouldn’t and won’t trade him, but if he did, he should get back a good PG prospect and good wing prospect along with a couple picks.
The Rest:
1. Grizzlies 07 First
-Times are tough in LA, pretty huge gap between the first and second best asset, this pick will be in the mid-20s.
2. Michael Olowokandi
-He can rebound, bleals are at 2 per game and he doesn’t shoot very much. Also has +15 left do probably worth a weak first.
3. Grizzlies 06 First
-Probably ends up around 1.26 at best.
4. Mikal Bridges
-Was looking pretty good last season, but not shooting as well this year and doesn’t provide too much defense. On a somewhat friendly deal of 2 years – 10 mil, and probably worth bucks if you need wing depth.
5. Laurence Jackson
-Is solid all-around, but getting old at 34. Worth some bucks as a backup big.
Portland Trail BlazersBest Asset: Andre Turner
-Finally living up to the hype of Odin calling him the second best player that was drafted in 5.0. Turner is currently averaging 31 PPG on splits of 47.8/91.5/44.2 and should be in consideration for MVP. Only 26 years old with +10 left, so best years may still be ahead of him. If traded, Majic should get a good PG prospect, and another good wing prospect or 4-5 future firsts.
The Rest
1. Isaac Bonga
-Really good wing, that is having the best season of his career with 28 PPG and 2.3 bleals. He’s finally overtaken Moore as the best wing in Portland. In a trade, he could bring back a good young wing or big prospect and 3-4 future firsts.
Sidenote: Just want to remind everyone that Ank used his amnesty on a 21 year old Bonga. Even the bests sometimes make mistakes.
2. Malcom Moore
-Is now 30 and may be slowing down a little, still a really good two-way wing. Has 2 years – 41 mil left on his deal, if Majic doesn’t feel he can compete with the Jazz and Grizz in the playoffs, it wouldn’t be a terrible idea for Majic to try and trade him for a younger wing to put next to Turner/Bonga for the long haul. If sold for firsts, Moore would be worth 2-3 decent picks.
3. Shareef O’Neal
-23 year old big that continues to keeps progressing at a good rate, this season he’s averaging 16.7 PPG on over 50% shooting, 10 RPG and 2.8 bleals. His deal is expiring and he's about to be paid which hurts his trade value and makes him only worth a couple firsts right now. FasBomb: Last offseason, the Clippers offered Jake Shuttlesworth to the Hornets for O’Neal but the Hornets had already agreed to trade him to the Blazers and kept their promise, classy organization.
4. Etan Thomas
-What would you have said had I told you a few seasons ago that Etan Thomas would have more value than Dirk, behold the power of blocks. That’s really all Thomas does well, but he does have all his upgrades available to improve the rebounding. Worth some bucks or weak first.
5. Dirk Nowitzki
-He just doesn’t look too hot in year 3, he’s maxed out on upgrades and has even had bonus points used on him. Would be a worth a weak first or dump bucks if you wanted to hope he gets some TC luck to improve the rebounding, although Majic may as well hold onto Dirk and hope for that himself.
Sacramento KingsBest Asset: Peyton Gragg
-One of the best bigs and overall players in the league because of his uber-efficiency and rebounding, he also chips in some solid defensive stats. He's only 27 and has 5 more years left on his max contract. I don't think he should be traded while in his 20s, but you never know with Billy, he may want to trade Gragg to get Brunson some more shots. If Billy did trade Gragg, he should get back a star PG or wing. Or even a really good big on their rookie deal and a few picks. Gragg is a top 15 asset in the league.
The Rest:
1. Rui Hachimura
-Is he elite, no. But he's a very good SF and one of the best in the league now that his scoring has jumped to 24.5 PPG after the scoring volume camp and he's still playing good defense. Was just traded this offeason for one of the better PGs in the league, so you get an idea of how valuable he is. If sold for picks, he could get back 5 pretty good ones, if traded for another player he'd be worth a star like maybe at PG.
2. Alex Reese
-Was just the main piece in the Templeton trade last season. Reese is a really solid big, that is still only 25 but expiring which decreases his a value a little. Has +5 left that I think could go into his inside if available or shot blocking. Will probably get pretty good offers in FA should he hit the open market. If traded this season I think he's worth a couple decent-good future firsts.
3. Suns 08 First
-This pick has lotto potential with Hakeem expiring this offseason, even if he does come back McRae and Templeton are getting old, the Suns could be competing for the eighth seed in a couple seasons.
4. Suns 07 First
-Not as good as Suns 08 because Templeton and McRae should still be good next year.
5. Suns 06 First
-With an injury or two maybe the Suns fall to the eighth seed, if not the pick should be late teens at best.
6. Steven Adams
-D/R big that's blocking a good number of shots without playing starter's minutes, Billy just put +25 into his post defense, so he's out of upgrades. Probably worth an okayish first, or is another player that would be best use in a big trade.
7. Quade Green
-Billy, as you'll see Green is listed above Brunson, start this guy at PG. It's unclear in the King's lab thread if Green has all of his upgrades left or +19 left, either way Green is a solid young PG prospect that would be worth a first in a trade.
8. Jalen Brunson
-The PG dream should be over, Brunson would be best in a third guard role. Worth some bucks or a weak first if somebody is desperate for a guard.
Seattle SupersonicsBest Asset: Stromile Swift
-Holy shit at those 3.5 BPG, and he even scores well too with 21.8 PPG and 9.5 BPG. Outside of Hakeem, Swift looks like the best young big still on their rookie deal. He also still has +11 left that could be used to up his scoring or rebounding. Duc won’t trade him, but if he did he could expect to get back a star PG or wing since Swift is a top 20 asset.
The Rest:
1. Larry Hughes
-Good shooting guard prospect, that is pretty good across the board. Wish he’d get starter’s minutes instead of Romeo Langford, but I guess Duc wants to play Hughes at backup PG. Hughes has +5 left which I think most of could be squeezed into his jumper. If sold off, a few future firsts or a lotto pick.
2. Nerlens Noel
-D/R big that’s already a good rebounder with 11 RPG and 2.5 bleals. He’s worth a couple firsts.
3. Kostas Antetokounmpo
-D/R wing that is a really good shot blocker and on a respectable 3 year – 22.5 mil deal. Would get Duc back a first and some bucks if traded by himself, or could be used in a bigger deal.
4. De’Anthony Melton
-The turnovers might kind of be under control at 2.8 per game and he does have +15 left still. On a 3 year – 30 mil deal which isn’t all that attractive right now. If traded I think some bucks or a crappy first would be fair.
Vancouver GrizzliesBest Asset: Sam Perkins
-Kind of splitting hairs between the two Sams as the Grizz best asset, I'm going to say Perkins is the better asset because he shoots threes and plays a little better defense so I like his long term potential more. He's one of the more efficient scoring bigs in the league averaging 23 PPG on shooting splits of 48.8/84.4/42.1 (side note: this is probably how Dirk should have looked). Odin seems to really want Bamba or Shittu and I'd imagine Perkins would be one of the main asset in any offer. If sold off for firsts for whatever reason, I think he'd be worth 5 futures.
The Rest:
1. Sam Bowie
-FasBomb: Clippers offered the Grizz a couple future firsts last season before Bowie had shown the type of scoring potential he had. Grizz smartly didn't even entertain or respond to the offer. Bowie may not play much defense, but you can live with that when he's averaging 25 PPG on 54% shooting. Still has +12 left which adds to his value. Could be used in the same exact way as Perkins in a trade, maybe Odin offers both Sams for Shittu or Bamba.
2. Trendon Watford
-Only 22 and on a 3 year - 34 mil deal. Averaged 21 PPG on over 50% shooting last year so he's a better scorer than his numbers so far this season suggest. Will probably never become one of those elite scorers that averages 25-30 PPG as Odin has talked about his build in shout, still though he's a very good player that is a great third best player on a title team. Would be worth 4 future firsts if sold for picks.
3. Bobby McDermott
-Another former Clipper that gets traded to a team with more talent yet somehow his scoring increases
how did that team struggle to make the playoffs. An argument could be made that McDermott is now the second best PG in the league which makes it crazy that I have him as the Grizzlies fourth best asset, but I really like their young frontcourt. At 31 and with 4 years left on his max deal I think he's worth 3-4 solid-good firsts or a good young prospect and a future first.4. Kings 06 First
-Kings are currently playing .500 ball and are always flirting with that eighth seed, this pick has good lotto potential.
5. Kings 08 First
-See above.
6. Tyler Blevins
-The forgotten man in Vancouver that isn't having a good start to the season, but was good last year and on a solid 5 year - 51 mil deal at 29 years old. I expect Odin will try use him as the salary to match in his quest for a star big. If traded by himself, I think he's worth a couple firsts.
7. Mavericks 07 First
-Probably is going to end up in the 20s unless Neon shockingly retires after just going to Germany.
8. Khalid El-Amin
-Incredibly strange player that I'm not quite sure what to make of. He is really young, cheap and has all of his upgrades left, that makes him worth at least a first round pick.
9.- 12.Alexis Antetokounmpo/ Tryggvi Hlinason/ Roosevelt Chapman/Devin Durrant
-Odin thought enough of all these players' builds to offer them long term deals, that makes them worth bucks in my eyes
