09-16-2022, 07:51 AM
So, I have never been into any trade that swaps Hield for THJ because I don’t think he moves the needle much with THJ already being here. I’ve looked closer at the numbers and a swap of THJ for Hield is still not much of a needle mover, but with this roster and his game, I think there is something to like. Add in his contract and he could be just the slight upgrade we could really use.
Hield is a better shooter and ball handler/distributor, not a large difference (unless you go outside the 2 Mavs years). He has never had many injuries in a season (games played are on par with DFS). He has started and come off the bench and that hasn’t really affected his numbers much (although I do think he has the same feeling THJ has in that sense). He plays more mpg.
On top of his game is his contract. It’s expiring at the right time (in 2 years). It dips down that final year (and is much closer to THJ’s number). That gives us 2 expiring contracts to deal using the picks we receive next year after the draft in Hield and Bertans. I think it would be a bit harder sell with THJ’s contract.
The question is, how much more than THJ would Indiana want? If it’s a second or 2 or one of Frank or Green, is that worth it for a better now and later situation? If it’s more, I don’t touch it.
Hield is a better shooter and ball handler/distributor, not a large difference (unless you go outside the 2 Mavs years). He has never had many injuries in a season (games played are on par with DFS). He has started and come off the bench and that hasn’t really affected his numbers much (although I do think he has the same feeling THJ has in that sense). He plays more mpg.
On top of his game is his contract. It’s expiring at the right time (in 2 years). It dips down that final year (and is much closer to THJ’s number). That gives us 2 expiring contracts to deal using the picks we receive next year after the draft in Hield and Bertans. I think it would be a bit harder sell with THJ’s contract.
The question is, how much more than THJ would Indiana want? If it’s a second or 2 or one of Frank or Green, is that worth it for a better now and later situation? If it’s more, I don’t touch it.