09-14-2023, 01:25 PM
(09-14-2023, 10:26 AM)omahen Wrote: Media said Houston is exploring trades which bring them a vet ready to contribute now. They are not just looking to dump KPj. Even without the incident, he wasn't a great fit for them as he is not really a PG, a great shooter or defender. The incident just made it more necessary to trade him, as he is bringing all the crap too. On the other hand, I doubt there are many buyers willing to take that crap, since this is far from the first time the off court crap happened. I think no team will keep him and might be his time in the league is done. However, I wouldn't expect Houston to pay assets just to dump him. He is expiring (his last two years are not guaranteed) and I expect they will just waive him if they can't get something in return. They don't have any salary problems this season that would prevent them eating his salary hit.
Dallas is still in win as soon as possible mode. I doubt they would see value in trading THJ for a protected FRP (I don't think you can get more) for a player they would just waive. As I mentioned before, Mavs don't have many salaries left that could be used in a trade.
Yup. I could see keeping KPJ if he provided shooting and/or defense. As you noted he offers neither.