TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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Haven't seen much of GH lately but from what I remember he's more than respectable as a defender. He's no stopper, but he's not a liability either. He's a two-way wing capable of handling 30+ minutes on a good team and a nice upgrade over THJ. 

But there are complications. If you start Doncic, Hayward, and DFS you can guard wings and forwards but you need a rim protector and a point of attack defender. That means Dinwiddie likely moves back to the bench. Not a deal breaker but Spencer has been the second best player on this squad. It also likely means Wood comes off the bench. Again, not a deal breaker but a strike against the deal for those who would like to see him get more minutes or close games. 

If Bullock is part of the deal, you're probably starting Green. You may not lose much in December but what about in May? Are we really ready for Green to take big shots in meaningful games? Or would you feel more comfortable with Bullock at the end of critical swing swing 3s?

If Green sits in crunch time, it means Dinwiddie is closing games. Dude's a baller so no problem on offense. But it means DFS will be the guy guarding the point of attack. Again, not a deal breaker - he's done it before - but it's certainly not ideal.

In the end, I'd be onboard with a GH deal involving THJ but despite the clear talent upgrade, it's no slam dunk from a roster construction standpoint and the ripple effect could make it a net negative.