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I saw some criticism of him trying to be funny when asked about Kidd.  I thought it was fine.  Nico is just a little awkward in this setting.  If you are already pre-disposed to disliking him, you are going to find fault in everything he says.

One thing he said, that I've not seen elsewhere leads me to expect PJ will be retained.  Nico talked about having a very good week working with our guy(S) and will have announcement(S) when we are allowed to.  The way it was said, it was clearly more than just Gafford's extension.

As to free agency, they do expect to put the ball in Flagg's hands some (but running the offense will be by committee).  The goal is to get someone to help bridge the gap while Kyrie is out.  They don't need someone to run the offense.  Just someone to get us organized.  I know Stein has pretty well landed on D-Lo for us.  I'm not sure that description from Nico necessarily fits D-Lo.  He thinks we'll have our choice.

If you can extend PJ, that would be great.  It just maintains flexibility and allows them to be patient.  A need now, may not be a need in a year from now.   Vice versa too.

I am really hoping for old man Paul.   I was not crazy with him signing with the Spurs last year but he was fine.   I think you can start him, play him 22-24 minutes and just let him organize things.  I understand he wants to be back in LAL, but Dallas needs to be intriguing.   Potentially good team and a starting gig.