GAME 62: LAL (28-32) @ DAL (32-29) | 2:30 CST tip

[hakeemfaan]

Sorry, I don't agree here. It was easy to predict that Hardy's role would evaporate after the break, when things started to get serious. They're mistake-prone without him, because everyone is new to Kyrie and Holiday. I think not compounding that with another wildcard is the right call, personally. 

Hardy got a LOT of burn this year. I'm sure he'll get some chances down the stretch here and there, and maybe even a few in the playoffs, but I'm not surprised at all that he's no longer in the rotation. 

This time next year, I think he will be. He's developing fast.

If you think this team is a legit contender as built, then sure. Which is not the case  Even then, you have to find the third creator on this team. The moment Dinwiddie left, Hardy is your 3rd creator. If Dinwiddie were here. I would agree with your take. We are just wasting time saying Hardy can get more burn next year.