Synciere wrote:nykballa2k4 wrote:Synciere wrote:
I really like Hunter for this team, but I think he wants to be higher on the totem pole. In Atlanta he's behind Trae and Dejonte, and here he'd be behind Randle and Brunson. He'd be a better third option than RJ though, simply because he's more efficient.
We have a team full of guys who want the ball and want to be a higher usage. Hart was a squeaky wheel, so his shots upticked, Grimes is complaining so maybe sees an uptick, IQ needs his shots to justify his 6 man of the year race.
As we look to consolidate and bring in guys who are willing to play a smaller role, who are not out there trying to prove they are a future all-star. The Villanovians, I think, will be fine. Brunson has his role, Hart is going to get playmaking opportunities, Dante seems to shoot with a green light, but will pass if he doesn't have a clean shot.
McBride is someone who could have a role in the future, we have a top point guard in Europe who needs to come over or be dealt as an asset. There are teams that could use IQ, possibly even including the Hawks (though that would be hard to watch).
Grimes, IQ, Fournier + knicks '23, and one from the stash (not DAL), for Hunter and Bey. They could easily siphon off grimes and spin some of the other parts to get a bigger fit. Toronto won't deal with us, but I could see them sending Siakam to ATL should they be able to obtain the assets.
I think your deal probably works because it seems Atlanta wants to get rid of his salary. That said, I'd rather keep IQ and move RJ. Not that they'd want RJ. And also, Hunter is a nice piece, but we have to stop assuming every deal requires us giving up two first round picks. They're basically dumping him; we don't have to give up firsts for him, especially if they're getting cheap, young players in IQ and Grimes.
IQ is one of, if not my favorite, knick(s).
He is a tweener guard not really capable of running the point for prolonged periods of time. He plays with great defense intensity and is at his best when is plays as a scorer rather than when he becomes passive.
If he starts at the 2, then we have to trade RJ for a more reliable 3-D role player. RJ is doing well on both ends getting the #2 assignment on the wing, sometimes the #3 if he guards a SF when Grimes takes the point and Brunson takes the 2.
I think this speaks to that I would agree in general trading RJ is probably better than trading IQ, but we also happened to have signed, via FA, his replacement AND have a guy who can step in at 3rd string (McBride). We don't have the same pipeline at wing. Right now we have Jeffries as the only wing on the bench.
I want to be aware of the pipeline, be aware of who needs shots, who is seeking paydays etc.
We are nearing the end of Grimes and IQ on affordable contracts.
Hunter is affordable, fits, and fills a lot of holes (phrasing).
I agree that picks are thrown around a lot, but at this time Hunter should be sought after because he does something that all teams need.
