Magicman125 wrote:No way we're getting two glue guys in Hamilton and Hinrich PLUS a first round pick for Afflalo and Ayon. If we took Robinson off their hands with one of our TPE's, they may add a 2nd rounder, that's about all I'd expect from what appears to be a very competent management. Hamilton can still produce and is on a very reasonable contract that is soon to expire (actually at the end of next season, right before not only a huge FA class of 2014, but also what looks to be a strong draft class as well). They'll understand our motives for going after Hamilton, and probably won't be willing to give us much in the way of picks given the rather minimal amount of financial benefit this deal would provide them with.
EDIT: The only way I see them giving us worthwhile picks (1st rounders, maybe even the Bobcats pick) is if we give up the Dwight TPE, as they could pocket it and save a ton of money. The question Henny would have to ask himself is, "Are those picks in a weak draft class going to be worth more than anything else he could acquire with the combination of some of our assets and the huge TPE?"
(I realize separate transactions would have to be done with the TPE and our assets, as TPEs can't be combined in trade scenarios, but it'd still essentially be a package, just done in separate transactions)
I wouldn't want Hinrich. He really doesn't fit in our plans long term. And, I wouldn't even want Hamilton. I'd only take Hamilton off of their hands if it came with the picks. Don't forget how Hamilton became a cancer in Detroit when they started losing. I really wouldn't want him near our team.
Like Nyce suggested, I'd send our TPE to CHI for Rip and picks. That's a fair trade imo if they're trying to avoid the tax.
And you are absolutely correct about the assessment Hennigan would have to make. But, I wouldn't give up Afflalo for 2 players I don't see fitting into our long term plans. Draft picks imo are better assets for our team.
