Not sure about the logistics of these trades but the 2k sim had us winning the chip 😤

1st Trade:
Norman Powell and Amir -> Bobby and Pat
Explanation: Recent rumors are saying that the bucks are looking to move on from these two. Bobby is coveted and loved by their fanbase and org but Pat is not liked too much (avg 3&D). Why would they make this trade you ask, well the bucks desperately need shooting. Norm provides in that area. He can be a starting caliber sg for them. Bobby also takes up space that can be given to their younger guys. Amir is on a great value contract and the bucks can decide to extend after the year or open up cap space next year. It’s def a questionable trade but maybe the bucks are ready to move on from them.

2nd Trade:
PJ and Bones (possibly a 2nd) -> Jordan Clarkson
Explanation: Well the Jazz are keen to move him and he doesn’t fit their timeline. The PJ contact is an expiring so it benefits them as it opens up cap space for them next year and Bones is a young pg that can get some min on their squad (has upside). A second round pick can be attached to sweeten the deal. Why we trade for JC, JC can be our 6MOTY type player coming off the bench replacing Norms offense. Again Jazz may be looking for a first rounder here but if that’s the case 🤷🏾‍♂️

FA:
If Westbrook walks:
Sign Kyle Lowry to minimum
Sign Daniel Theis (if possible), Or Sign Andre Drummond, or Sign Goga
Other vet min pickups maybe Koloko or Euro Player?

This will take care of our PF with Bobby and we can go small ball 5 with him

Lowry with a reserve role will be good

DT back would be awesome but he may make more money elsewhere, but Goga is my main preference.

Starting lineup:
James Harden-TMann-PG-Whi-Zu

Bench:
Lowry-JC-Kobe-Bobby-Goga