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[DanSchwartzgan]

One thing I´ll disagree with. I think Hardy will be firmly in the play-off rotation.

Also he has to be for the Mavs to be a contender. He´ll have to make the 2nd year leap.

I think trading THJ to clear minutes for Hardy is the only path to contention. Not sure it will succeed, but it´s the only logical path.

First of all, I like the "new" Mavs2021.  Hope it lasts.

I hope you are right, but suspect the role will be a smaller one.  I'd expect the bigger pop for Hardy the year after.

The main thing I wanted to address was the "only logical path" comment regarding Hardaway.  I'm torn here.  He played well last season and I like his contract term as an asset next summer.  I'm certainly not heartbroken if he's moved, but my leaning is if they do something to clear minutes for Hardy, moving Reggie is also a viable path.