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I'm not throwing in picks for the lesser player even though he plays a position of need and is cheaper. Vuc is old and could be at the wall this season.
A straight swap for Simmons is something to consider but again I worry about how much Vuc has left. If Bulls were throwing in a few seconds to replace the ones Cs lost in Niang deal then I'd do it.
If Vuc were a little better defensively, it would be a no-brainer to get him. But he isn't. He'd be a plus offensively for the C's next year and 2026-27 in all likelihood, but I'd love a rim protector at the 5. KP proved better in the defensive role than I expected - but of course he missed too many games. Vuc replaces KPs offense, but we lose a ton defensively (in general) without KP, Al, and Jrue. Need to make up some of that. I have hope for Q to show improvement with PT - but not sure if he's already close to his ceiling.
Yeah we have no rim protectors at all anymore except D White and JB on chase down blocks, and maybe Q. interior size on def feels like the #1 issue going into this season. Hopefully Brad can figure that out by the time Tatum gets back.
Queta isn?t a rim protector?
I'm digging the idea of Queta and Boucher starting together as a rim protecting duo.
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