There are trade ideas being floated out there for some of the bigger names, but what about targeting players that could be on the verge of breaking out or unknown types that fits a need. I came up with 3 bigs and 3 point guards, and want to know what you guys can come up with.
3 bigs
Omer Yurtseven. While Bam and Dedmon were out over a month for the Heat, the 23 year old Omer was putting up some eye popping numbers, and rebounding with the very best of them in the league while flashing some great post skills. He seems like a very rich man’s Enus Freedom for me, and passes my eye test. He’s back to being buried on the bench for the Heat.
Nicolas Claxton. James Harden called him the second most talented player on the Nets after Durant.
That raised my eyebrows. The 22 year old is a very fluid athlete for his size, and I think he has some ball and shooting skills he hasn’t showcased much yet. The Nets will need young bigs going forward, but they also have rookie Day’ Ron Sharpe who they also like very much. There was a report I saw the Nets might be doing due diligence around the league for Claxton’s value.
Jaxson Hayes. The 3rd year big is still only 21, whom the Pelicans had traded up to draft him at the time. He has tantalizing athleticism and skills with still big upside, that seems just now is molding into on court productivity. Maybe the next Myles Turner type.
Point guards
Kira Lewis JR. Hayes teammate that is out now with an all injury, that is also only 21. He was thought of a high upside draft pick that was just starting to play well before he got an acl injury, and won’t be back till next season.
Tre Jones. Tyrus’s probably more talented younger brother. I don’t think he’ll ever get the chance to start in SA, and may be worth looking into.
Markelle Fultz. Will soon be coming back from his ACL injury. Before he got hurt last year he was starting to break out, and had some huge games. With Cole Anthony around with the Magic, maybe they will entertain shopping him.
Who you got?