FA: Buddy Hield to GSW | 3yrs/21mil

[DanSchwartzgan]

FRP McCain? I haven’t looked at Phillys roster after the new moves. But I don’t hate a Hardy swap for McCain, especially with the contract/agent questions I have for Hardy.

Is there a reason you mentioned those other names specifically? Some report or rumor or just because it fits in your mind?

It isn't probably realistic.  I don't think you hold up a 5 team trade while you wait for McCain to be tradeable.  The main thing behind it was a PG who went to Duke (I'm now looking for Kyrie connections more than agent connections).  Philly gets a veteran guy to replace some stuff they've lost.  Minnesota saves a bit on their tax bill and gets an O first guy in Hardy.  Just spit-balling more than anything.

If you think about the bench, you have a pure center in Gafford.  You have a 4/5 in Maxi, a 3/4 in Marshall, a 2/3 in Grimes and arguably a 1/2 in Exum.  What we might could use is more of a developmental guy (resetting the timeline on Hardy) who is a pure PG who can work behind Exum while he's still here.