I'm interested in how much PJ wants to get to the playoffs. With this squad I think it's 50/50 whether they make it or not, I would think Phil would love to go from 17 wins to the playoffs and show the fans some real progress this season. Do PJ/Mills make a key deal to get a veteran PG, they've got some assets to make a deal w/o trading away draft picks.
Right. Or, you know what, try one of these DL guards first on a 10-day deal. To me, that would be the logically first step. If after 10 days said player didn't work out, no problem -- cut him and move on. And if they're worried about having that spot open to add a player in case there's an injury they're still OK--just cut Sasha. I know they won't do that to him, but it would be the logically thing to do. Dude brings nothing to the table--ZERO. Cut SV and bring in a better guard to up the backcourt firepower a little bit (Elliot Williams is available once again, then there's Erick Green, Bryce Cotton, Russ Smith, Travis Trice, Jimmer Fredette, Sean Kilpatrick, Darington Hobson, Orlando Johnson, I even like Thanasis Antentokounmpo -- take your pick here. Many good options. To me, any of these dude would be an upgrade over Calderon & Vujacic, probably over Galloway too -- they need to stop kidding themselves thinking otherwise). Sasha's money's all guaranteed for the year--turn around and offer him a coaching spot, this way he can remain around to further mentor KP or whatever they really value him for. Then send Grant to the DL where he can get some regular extended burn and hopefully improve as a player.
I'd go this route 1st. If this route didn't bear any fruit, I'd then put Grant (who may never be a big time player, the more I watch him), Seraphin (he barely plays & won't be back next yr--might as well try to get something for him), Early, KOQ etc. (all replaceable pieces), all on the table and see what that could get me on the trade market. To me, a backcourt upgrade could mean the difference between being a .500/sub .500 club and not making the playoffs, and being a 5 over .500 team and getting in.
