TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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I keep going back to the idea that Sacramento would not mind dumping Holmes... .

The idea that SAC would let you have Holmes is accurate. In fact, I bet they'd bring him to you and kiss you on the mouth, if you'd take him off their hands.

But "he's easily available" and "his team doesn't want to keep him" doesn't mean you should want him. To be fair, he was certainly one of my own "what-if's" when the season ended, and before they got Wood. Prior summers too, when I thought the Mavs could have gotten him, and they showed almost no interest.

But sometimes the best deal you make is the one you DON'T do.

What is his appeal, other than SAC will certainly love for you to take him and that contract? He's almost no threat on offense, and not sure he offers much D either. I don't see him play, but I also think there's reason to suspect he's dealing with some age/injury hindrance, where maybe he doesn't move as well, as his per-36 numbers are down considerably and SAC has him around 10th or 11th in the rotation.