Why did we make the Vuc trade?

[radiohead]

There is a possibility if his market isn't that great that Simons could re-sign here at a reasonable rate this offseason. That'd be kinda funny if we had Vucevic and Simons both in 2027 

(I do think we'll aim a bit higher using the TPE + pick(s) in a trade but otherwise I'm okay if we keep everyone + add Simons to the bench again)

A bench led by Vuc and Simons would be ridiculous.

[Phantom255x]

There is a possibility if his market isn't that great that Simons could re-sign here at a reasonable rate this offseason. That'd be kinda funny if we had Vucevic and Simons both in 2027 

(I do think we'll aim a bit higher using the TPE + pick(s) in a trade but otherwise I'm okay if we keep everyone + add Simons to the bench again)

A bench led by Vuc and Simons would be ridiculous.

Pritchard, Vucevic, Simons, Hugo, Walsh and Hauser off the bench 

[Csfan1984]

 
 Ever since we traded for simons , everyone knew that we would most likely trade him for a big at the break , and then what happens , we trade simons , for a big and now everybody surprised.

No one feels surprised. The thought is this team is surprisingly good and Simons was one of the key players responsible for it. Then we decide to trade him for a 35 year old center who some feel in a downgrade in talent and long term potential compared to Simons.

People always want to upgrade especial if the team is giving up the better picks and is a contender to come out the East. 

I don't think anyone is complaining if the talent in was a clear upgrade.

[Goldstar88]

There is a possibility if his market isn't that great that Simons could re-sign here at a reasonable rate this offseason. That'd be kinda funny if we had Vucevic and Simons both in 2027 

(I do think we'll aim a bit higher using the TPE + pick(s) in a trade but otherwise I'm okay if we keep everyone + add Simons to the bench again)

A bench led by Vuc and Simons would be ridiculous.

Pritchard, Vucevic, Simons, Hugo, Walsh and Hauser off the bench 

I?m good with having two small guards playing big minutes off the bench. Those guys are going to get targeted big time in the playoffs. NY attacked Pritchard relentlessly last year.

[Roy H.]

 
 Ever since we traded for simons , everyone knew that we would most likely trade him for a big at the break , and then what happens , we trade simons , for a big and now everybody surprised.

No one feels surprised. The thought is this team is surprisingly good and Simons was one of the key players responsible for it. Then we decide to trade him for a 35 year old center who some feel in a downgrade in talent and long term potential compared to Simons.

People always want to upgrade especial if the team is giving up the better picks and is a contender to come out the East. 

I don't think anyone is complaining if the talent in was a clear upgrade.

I think the talent was an upgrade. 

I also think the long-term potential we acquired is better.  Vuc is more likely to accept an affordable deal going forward, whereas Simons was almost certainly leaving.

[GetLucky]

Tatum is coming back. That means Simons was due for a diminished role. Vucevic will play more than Simons once Tatum is back.

Tatum >> Simons
Vucevic >> Garza

Simos > Garza

[ozgod]

Tatum is coming back. That means Simons was due for a diminished role. Vucevic will play more than Simons once Tatum is back.

Tatum >> Simons
Vucevic >> Garza

Simos > Garza

This is the thing that we might have all forgotten about Simons...is when Tatum comes back he's eventually going to play 35+ mins a game, once he is off restrictions...so that 35+ is going to come from Simons, Hauser, Walsh and Gonzalez. Hauser is on 10m and Walsh and Gonzalez are on minimums, so all of a sudden Simons isn't going to be worth the 27m (or even if he was willing to take 20m annual) for reduced minutes. He becomes a luxury, while Vuc fills a clearer need long-term. The fact that Vuc conveniently got us under the luxury tax is a nice bonus that we will really benefit from 2 years from now when we have no choice but to spend big.

[greenhead85]

His presence gives stability among bigs especially in the offensive end on top of helping out with rebounds. If he makes the team better and get us to a more than expected team performance in both regular and playoff games then it is really a preparation for a serious title run next seaaon.

[tenn_smoothie]

I think the primary reason was to save money

Agreed.  To save money and to regain the ability to build/adjust the roster.
The 2nd apron is so confining to doing much to improve your roster that it is ridiculous.
The Celts built a title team the right way, drafting their homegrown superstar core as well as rotation players and making smart trades for talented, team-oriented guys. What do they get for their trouble ? Being penalized with roster constrictions that make it impossible to improve weak spots. I suppose that's the idea when you want a generic league of parity. The best eras in league history had a few dominant teams that were compelling to watch each season. Teams that were mis-managed paid the price with losing records.