I tried my best to keep up to date with all the conjecture and possibilities, yet the more I think about it, the more it seems to be a waste of time. There are an infinite amount of trades or signings which could happen. We all have our opinions. Thankfully, there will be the draft and Summer Leagues, then Autumn and preseason will be here. No one can possibly say today through conjecture what will probably happen. This is purely a wait and see what happens situation. It is very interesting in the way a good mystery holds one's attention.
Not all conjecture is created equal. I like the conjecture more in regards to this thread. It is a look at actual players on the roster and not hypotheticals about Durant, Howard, Horford, Butler, Love, Bender or name the player we may or may not be rooting for in November to help pile up early season wins.
The basics of the situation tell us that there are too many players for the maximum roster of 15.
I was one of the biggest haters of Evan Turner. I have come around to respect him as a player and dedicated teammate. It will be very interesting to see what happens. I agree with the above that he is a good backup pg and pretty much an all-purpose backup, like the utility infielder. I think there is a good chance he returns for around ten million per year or some form of home discount if another team tries to sign him. Turner doesn't want to leave and Brad likes him.
Sullinger is probably gone. I can't see him returning.
Zeller and Amir are interesting, as is Jerebko. I don't think anyone can predict if they return or not. I suppose all we can say is such and such is okay for such and such a contract.
Amir looked good by the end of the season. Plantar fasciitis doesn't have to be a permanent condition. Maybe he is healed and at the peak of his career? He certainly does look awkward with his put shots close to the rim. But they always seem to go in. I would take a healthy Amir over spending crazy money on Horford. I wouldn't mind Superman for a two year deal, to roll the dice on him, but now I too am going all over the place with conjecture.
I agree the pg position is extremely important. After we lost Rondo to injury a few years ago, we won some games without a traditional pg. But that was a gimmick, a mirage.
I think Marcus Smart and Olynyk are going to emerge next year as quality rotation players. I think Isaiah, Bradley, Crowder and Amir are already there. I think Isaiah is going to take things up a notch and have less turnovers. I think Smart is going to come back shooting better than most think possible.
So we will have a decent core next year no matter what and will win in the 45-55 range. I think people should be patient. This is a work in progress and may or may not become fully shaped with so-called fireworks. Yet, the long-term trajectory should stay intact. Patience is needed?
I am predicting Sullinger, Young and Zeller are gone. I think Jerebko, Amir and Turner will return. I don't think Young's contract is guaranteed. Maybe I'm wrong.
I think Rozier will be the backup pg or third string behind Turner (I know, an easy guess). I think Smart will be concentrating on being a more efficient scorer which means he will probably not play much point guard.
Conjecture. We all do it.
A lot is riding on guys like Olynyk and Smart. If they make strides, then we are extremely close to having a championship roster, considering Danny has a million assets to add one or two very good to great players to that core.
I hope Danny doesn't give away too much to get Love or Okafor. I personally don't believe in either of those players. I am pretty much done with Ty Zeller, although he has been a back of the rotation player for a long time now anyway.
I trust Amir. I admit he seems a bit wobbly, but maybe he has healed himself and he still has many more months to rehab.
It all depends on Danny's looming decisions. If he for example signed Howard for two years at $50 million, then that would probably mean bye bye Amir. I think Jerebko and Turner stay because they are solid, proven players who fill needed roles. I think Jerebko proved himself. You need decent players like that making modest money. I think what is in our favor in regards to Evan Turner is that he seems extremely happy as a Boston Celtic. Turner got smarter with the basketball.
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