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I think there is an interesting spectrum from Thybulle, to DJJ to Naji.  They are all plus defenders with questionable 3 point shots, but each provides a tradeoff from defense to offense.  I get the impression this FO would prefer a player than can provide value on both sides of the court like Naji than a defensive specialist like Thybulle.  I see it as an either/or because for a deep team that already has a minutes crunch with the only hole being backup power forward, it does not make sense to add Thybulle's 11 mil without replacing an existing rotational player.

This is a very fair point. There aren’t many backup power forwards that would fit into the salary slot in a hypothetical Maxi+Hardy for Thybulle+ _____ trade and still makes sense. 

That’s why I’ve pretty much dimmed my Thybulle chimney for now, as it just doesn’t make sense. 

I will throw out, because I actually liked Dan’s suggestion of Olynyk; Maxi+ Gafford is a perfect salary match on paper for Thybulle+Olynyk.