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[Dundalis]

a) want to trade for him or b) hate Powell or both

a) Could care less about him being traded for, unless we pay too much for him. He might be a good piece to the puzzle, he might derail the whole thing. If it were to happen, I'd have a wait and see approach.

b) I don't hate Powell the player, I hate Powell the 3 point shooter and the notion that people think we need yet another 3 point shooter to go with KP so we can play 5 out basketball. So when someone wants to make a point about Powell's 3 shot being in any way a positive thing, I respond.

Powell's 3 point shooting isn't ideal, but it's enough to space the floor, he sets great picks, AND he provides high level rim rolling which provides inverted spacing (though he's not been quite and proficient this year as in previous years). But no, Powell is not ideal for this team, and someone who could space the floor with a bigger 3 point threat would be better for the teams offense. 5 out basketball is the primary reason why this teams offensive efficiency is historic (even without Luka as we saw). It just is. Powell brings just enough not to detract too much from that. But he'd ideally be replaced.