The thing about our guard rotation right now is that AB being a natural 2 makes it difficult to play he and Thomas together. For that reason, I'd like to see AB shipped out so we can play Smart full time and at the 2, allow Rozier & IT to man the point.
Here's three scenarios for fun--
AB, KO, Turner & picks for Gordon Heyward
We clear up some log jams and land a starting SF. We'd probably have to throw several firsts at Utah to get them to part with their best player, but I believe they've long coveted KO who would fit ideally alongside Gobert. Also AB is an ideal 2 to go alongside their young points.
C's clear up the guard logjam, as well as trimming down their army PF's. I'm sure Brad would be thrilled to get his old Butler alum, Heyward, back.
Thomas/ Rozier
Smart / Young
Heyward / Crowder
Sully / Jerebko
Amir / Zeller
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AB, Zeller & a first for Jrue Holiday
The pel's need to get better and are struggling to get Evan and Holiday to co-exist, both really play the same role on offense. This deal gets them another player in his prime (AB) who would work better with players like Gordan and Evan who prefer handling the ball. Zeller also is a nice option for them, should they let Asik walk or they keep him and he gets hurt.
C's launch a few bottle rockets by bringing in a legit starting one. Open up more minutes for Amir and Sully at center.
Holiday/ Thomas
Smart / Young
Crowder / Hunter
KO / Jerebko
Amir / Sully
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AB, Wallace, picks for Rudy Gay
Now that the Kings have given up on Stauskas, might be time to bring in a lock down defender to start at 2. Rondo use to love playing with AB, so maybe this can be rekindled? Guessing they'd want a couple firsts in the deal, which makes that weird Philly move more palatable in the long run.
Celts fire off a roman candle, bring Rudy into a role where expectations will soar to unreasonable levels. But, it is a major talent upgrade for us and we could use the scoring at the SF spot.
Thomas/ Rozier
Smart / Young
Gay/ Crowder
KO / Jerebko
Amir / Sully
+ + +
Looking at all these lineups, I'd probably try and find a way to trade either Sully or KO. Enough is enough, can't develop both.