08-26-2022, 01:30 PM
(08-26-2022, 01:09 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I think the idea behind LA getting Turner and Hield is they would give up draft compensation. I think too much is made of the LAL 27 and 29 picks. Yes, there is a chance they could really suck by then. But, they are a destination city and franchise and they could just as easily bring in two new superstars once Lebron and AD are gone. Either way, the vision in such a deal is Indy getting draft compensation. The question is how much. Turner walks for nothing in 11 months and I'm not sure Hield is a ton more valuable than Hardaway. Maybe it is a pick and a swap instead of two picks. Much depends on protection or lack thereof.
Wow, I don't think the value is nearly the same as you do. But who knows.
If I'm Indy, I don't think MT walks for nothing under any scenario. I think Indy is more likely to try to gauge the fit with Halliburton, then perhaps chase an extension -- with the fallback that they would swap him to someone for at least one pick by himself and probably 2 or more. I do think they would have a good shot to net something like that if he makes it to free agency, but wouldn't expect them to test it.
I also think Hield would be plus value to LA and would be priced accordingly. And getting rid of RW is going to cost more on top of that.
There's also the issue of the aging assets in LA. While they may have no choice, I think the risk of wasting another Lebron year - because of RW making everything unworkable - raises the stakes. And other teams know it ... desperation comes at a price.