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I think the solution to Kyrie‘s & the team‘s offensive struggles is that we didn’t have a reliable above the break three point shooter throughout the entire postseason (outside of the guards) & also nobody who can finish a simple pick and pop play on a consistent basis. I think that’s by far the most important thing to address if you want to keep the rest of the main rotation in tact:

1) A wing / forward who can shoot the three not only from the corner but everywhere

2 ) A big who can shoot from the top of the key so you can actually play five out again

3) Another reliable ballhandler. Maybe that’s Hardy but I’m a bit more skeptical than most here in regards him

2) might be attainable via Lively at some point in the future (probably not next year though), but 1) will always be lacking if PJ and DJJ remain your starting forward combination. I’d address that this offseason if possible. I REALLY like Harris here for that. Not fancy name but he’d be a great fit as an offensive glue guy here.

For 2) Isaiah Stewart is probably a good fit here as well IF his improved three point shooting is not a fluke. DAL reportedly tried to trade for him at the TDL, maybe that’s your Kleber-replacement.

3) will most likely be adressed cheaply if at all. I hope we’ll at least add someone like Dinwiddie / Schröder for that. 

Harris for THjr & Kleber SnT

Stewart for Green

Sign Dinwiddie

That way you’d keep the youth movement & defensive identity in tact for the most part while also adding some needed fire power and skill to the halfcourt offense. I still see an avenue for Hardy to play big minutes but I’d feel much better about him if he’d have a solid PG next to him. I’d keep the THj minutes open for Hardy. That’s still a HUGE opportunity & clear path to minutes.

Irving | Dinwiddie | Exum
Doncic | Hardy
Washington | DJJ | Omax
Harris | Stewart
Lively | Gafford | Powell