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

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THJ is not a better player than PJ Washington. Not in any way shape or form. Now factor in this teams need for a versatile 2 way 4 with a 7’2 wingspan and that swap is a no brainer. Also PJ is on a fantastic contract. You certainly would have to add some asset to entice Cha.

THJ is a much better offensive player than PJ Washington.  In all ways, shapes and forms.  His ability to hit a good percentage of his 3s on high volume is literally the most important skill a player can have playing off of Luka and Kyrie.  

He's the favorite for 6th man of the year because he is a really good offensive player who can carry us when either Kyrie or Luka is out or has a bad game.  

THJ is a bad defensive player.  Probably the worst in our rotation.  He draws the occasional charge but otherwise his defense is a liability.  PJ Washington is a below-average defensive player but he is better than THJ.

PJ Washington will make $15.5 million next season.  He's a backup on one of the league's worst teams.  He's a net negative on both offense and defense on EPM.  I don't see that as a good contract.

PJ Washington is better than Grant Williams.  If that's the trade, that's cool. 

THJ is better than PJ Washington though.  The message board groupthink here is just so strong that you think otherwise.