02-09-2024, 11:08 AM
(02-09-2024, 10:59 AM)mvossman Wrote: I don't think our trading position is significantly worse that what it was prior to the TDL. We will still have 2 firsts, and PJ is a young player on a good contract who would have value in a PF trade. We can also now add Gafford who is another young player on a good contract (especially if you are starting him). Unless PJ pulls a GWill, I think our trade position is similar to what it would have been.
It's worse than it should have been. We would have had 3 first round picks this coming offseason had we not traded the 2027 1st for PJ. I think that could have helped obtain an elite role player like Cam Johnson.
The PJ enthusiasm is mostly based upon everyone's disgust with Grant Williams. Grant was a disappointment here and everyone wanted to upgrade. I don't believe many people have watched a lot of PJ Washington this season though. I'm curious to hear from those who have. What has he done well this season? I've probably watched 10 Hornets games this season. I'm a fan of the Mavs and Pelicans but I have bets on several other teams to win the NBA championship. So, I have an interest in four other teams right now. Anyway, PJ Washington is a very unremarkable player who doesn't seem to do anything particularly well.
You're an analytics guy and I'm sure you've checked the metrics on him this season. They're all pretty negative on PJ Washington.
I think we paid a large price to trade one bad player for a guy who is maybe less bad. PJ is bigger which is nice and his contract is a year shorter which I like. Otherwise, this is not a good deal.