Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[KillerLeft]

Mathurin has the same problems as Kuminga.  If he wanted to be an excellent role player, he probably could be.  But he fancies himself as a guy that wants the ball and to put up points.  He's not efficient and he's not a good playmaker.  I would have very little interest in him, just like Kuminga. 

I haven't watched Shadeon Sharpe play since I cant remember the last time I watched a Portland game but my impression of him is similar.  Bad shooter that wants to shoot.  Bad playmaker.  Averaged more turnovers than assists. 

All these guys are similar archetypes.  Great athletes.  Flash potential.  Inefficient. Bad basketball IQ.

I agree with a lot of this about Mathurin, especially the IQ part. I also kind of agree with the Kuminga comp - different players, and at least Mathurin is a guard, so I'd hate him here much less on a flyer, but I think you make a good point with the comp.

I don't know enough about Sharpe to paint him with the same brush.