Trade & FA 2024-25:

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In a vacuum, I agree, but in this case, Jones would be taking a big chunk of Grimes' role, more than likely. They don't play the same position, but Jones would be coming to be POA defender, WITHOUT QUESTION. That's what DJJ did last year (Jones is WAY better), and what Grimes is doing this year. Offensively, it would be a step back, but if the team is healthy, that's not a problem in my mind.

For sure, I should have caveated that I would pull the trigger on Maxi+Grimes+2025FRP for Herb for the reasons you laid out but he's on a very short list of realistic players I would do that for, probably the only one.  I would just prefer us using Gafford instead if it was an option.

I'd go a step further to tie back to my initial point.  If you make that trade I would argue you still end up seeing less Gafford in the playoffs in favor of a PJ/Herb front court small ball lineup.