01-03-2024, 12:31 PM
(01-03-2024, 11:45 AM)mvossman Wrote: In the playoffs it may only be 15-20 minutes. I mean are we are talking about Timmy being overpaid while also suggesting we trade for Tobias Harris at 40 mil?
If new guy is Grant or Harris, he is going in the starting unit which means he is not directly replacing Timmy. Do you think we can contend with a starting lineup of Lively/new guy/Luka/Kyrie/(DJJ or Exum) if new guy is not a plus defender?
Harris is 40 mil this season, but his next contract will likely be considerably lower. Even if new guy would be starting, I think he is replacing Timmy role. We would likely still be playing 2 out of Luka/Kyrie/new guy at any time. The difference is the new guy can also close with Luka/Kyrie.
I think Grant is a plus defender, while Harris is an ok defender. Yes, I could see them contend, if Lively develops a bit more.