05-18-2025, 06:46 AM
(05-17-2025, 08:51 PM)loki Wrote: One point I would make in favor of keeping PJ is that even if you trade him you probably aren't getting a lead guard back. Most of the proposals I've seen are for scorers like Coby White, Simons, Sexton. These guys don't play defense, can't run an offense, and don't fit in the starting lineup when Kyrie comes back. Not to mention they'll probably require a future pick to be added.
I think this is absolutely true. I don't see any one-to-one trade for PJ that turns into a net-positive talent-wise.
I think whatever trade there is that includes PJ will have to include draft picks or a much larger trade including multiple players that can produce a better balance sheet in both talent and contracts.