Game 32: Dallas Mavericks (20-11) vs. Portland Trailblazers (10-20) | 8:00pm CST

[Chicagojk]

The Hardy era is something I’m almost ready to see come to an end.

i have been a Hardy fan since the day we drafted him.  I still think there is something there.  But I have soured on him as well.   I just don't think his talent is best suited here. A guy who comes in and takes really difficult shots and doesn't provide much else.   Hardy is a rhythm player and the minutes are not right for him here.   At least not yet, he is not very good as a microwave scoring guy either.   Some great, some really bad.  You can usually tell pretty quick if Hardy has it....when he lets the game come to him and makes one of his first few shots.   This is why he may fit pretty well with Luka.   Maybe in time, he figures it out and becomes a real nice, reliable scorer off the bench.   I don't think it will be here.     So I wouldn't be surprised if he was moved soon.    Who would I rather have as a wild card deep on the bench:  A potential microwave bucket getter who is not really needed on the current roster or a defensive wing who can't score (Thybulle)?  I tend to lean towards the injured Thybulle.  

Jaden had really nice moments late last year.    Maybe he is a guy who takes awhile to get going (hello Reggie Bullock).   I just don't know if his skill is going to be needed even if he heats up.