Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

[Kidnova]

Well, I see the perspective you’re suggesting, but I’m not AS sure as you are that Hardy has All-Star potential. It’s possible, but I’d put the odds under 50/50. I certainly like his potential and am in no hurry to give him away (see my thoughts on any other suggestion involving Hardy this summer). But, I value the unprotected ‘27 more highly than I value Hardy, just for example. 

I think you can make an argument that Caruso is currently the best guard defender in the NBA. I’d want him WAAAAY more than Thybulle, that’s for sure. 

This is one I’d do.

I like the Thybulle option because you weren't giving up anything to get him aside from cap space, not to mention he's 3 years younger with a much larger wingspan.  I'm okay with including Hardy in a trade if the return is good, but I don't think I'd pull the trigger on this if Caruso is the prize.