Buyout Market 2023: Nerlens 10-day to Nets | Dragic to MIL

[SleepingHero]

Barton is more intriguing than Morris and Hampton is more intriguing than FN. Hampton is Dallas native, if I remember correctly, wanted to be in Dallas. I would definitely pull a trigger on him

I'd push back on Barton being more intriguing than Morris solely because Barton's efficiency makes THJ look like Steve Nash. 

Regarding Hampton, rookies are rarely, if ever, waived on their rookie deal. The fact the developing Magic felt comfortable enough to waive the dude only in his 3rd year should say something. 

But I agree, Hampton on paper is worth a flier over Frank solely from a prospect perspective. But is it better from a winning perspective? Frank sucks, but Hampton was just waived by a team that isn't even trying to win. If he could play defense to the level of Frank I'd be more interested, but I can't see the Mavs investing in that route.

Especially because they'd have to eat the cost of Frank+Min contract that comes with additional lux tax payments. It basically works out to a 4 mil tryout for 2 months of Hampton. Is that worth it?

Quick edit and a caveat, Hampton is 2-way eligible. I'd be 100% for waiving Lawson and getting Hampton here if he's on a 2-way.