They are definitely going to try to make a trade. If it's for a "cornerstone" guy, however, it will definitely be a surprise (though a welcome one).
Exactly how I feel.
I think it'll make us worse (most likely), be more of a shuffling of parts (with some younger players added), or very insignificant.
I have a hard time believing this tweet because what "cornerstone" guy to pair with rondo would actually be available?
some might say josh smith
Cornerstone to a crumbling building, maybe.
I don't think a Smith trade is out of the question, though.
yeah so he can play SF for us, something he excels at.
I know probably no one will agree with me but I still think Josh Smith can be saved. With a better coach, system, PG to hold him accountable and a team that lets him play his position (PF, where SF only encourages his weaknesses in shooting) I think he could still return to form.
We are still talking a guy that was the best player on Atlanta and played really well for them at times. He really played us well in the Playoffs many times.
If he becomes the defender he used to be and an athlete in transition, how dangerous would a rotation with Rondo, Avery, Smart, Smith be? Playing defense and getting out on the break?
He isn't my first choice but I still like him.