FA: Spencer Dinwiddie Heads to DAL | 1 yr/vet min

[F Gump]

If you (the general "you", not you, "FGump") aren't high on Hardy, it's easy to see this as inconsequential, especially if your A, B and C are correct. At that point, we're just debating the merits of the 12th-15th guys on the roster, right? But if, like me, Hardy's impending breakout season (whether real or delusional) was part of why you were excited for the upcoming season to start, then today kind of sucks. That's all I'm saying. Hardy's path just got tougher, and right or wrong, I wonder if that's not detrimental to the team in the long run. 

I'm in the minority obviously, but I don't think they trust (or should trust) Hardy to take another step. And I don't think he's all that desirable unless he does. His defense is still awful, and while he's good at getting shots, it's his shots - so he can't create offense for the team as a whole. When he plays, I see his impact as being THJ Jr - a guy who will get and take lots of shots, but who is generally cringeworthy.

To me the only question is whether they give him gift minutes, to try again to develop further. I think they might, but only sporadically. For me he looks like a candidate for the bottom 5 (along with SD, Lawson/Morris, Powell, Omax).

Does the representation of Exum as a ball handler/creator jive with 40.9 and 40.0 playoff minutes for Luka and Kyrie respectively while only 6.9 for Exum?  If Exum is the answer as third ball handler, why sign Dinwiddie?

I don't put a lot of weight into playoff minutes (and rotations) when building a 15-man roster. They are a much different animal; if players are healthy, you probably only need 10, maybe even less. Luka/Kyrie rarely play 40 in the regular season.

The 82 games, you have to plan for more. Lots of situations can arise. And you do want plenty of bodies to lessen the wear and tear on Luka/Kyrie and others who will be carrying the load in the regular season.