(05-30-2023, 12:13 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: I would do that, for sure, but I don’t see why ATL would. Hunter is potentially one of those Jerami Grant types who can guard 1-4. Veeeeery few of them exist.
Yeah, I don't know what ATL wants. There has been some talk that they want to look for another big trade by putting several of their parts together for a higher tier player. But they need to do something. They are looking at a tax right in the face. With Collins and Hunter they have two guys making a lot of money with young guys or cheaper guys ready to play. OO, Bey, AJ Griffin, and Jalen Johnson. Plus Bogdonavich can also play some wing.
Hunter declined this season and has also been injured. And now he is making 20 plus million for the next 4 years. They need to make some decisions because they have a minutes crunch and tax concerns for a team that probably is not a contender anytime soon.
(05-30-2023, 12:22 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Look at the last 5 drafts picks 8-12.
2018
8. Colin Sexton
9. Kevin Knox
10. Mikal Bridges
11. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
12. Miles Bridges
2019
8. Jaxon Hayes
9. Rui Hachimura
10. Cam Reddish
11. P.J Washington
12. Tyler Herro
2020
8. Obi Toppin
9. Deni Avdija
10. Jalen Smith
11. Devin Vassell
12. Tyerese Haliburton
2021
8. Franz Wagner
9. Davion Mitchell
10. Ziaire Williams
11. James Bouknight
12. Josh Primo
2022
8. Dyson Daniels
9. Jeremy Sochan
10. Johnny Davis
11. Ousmane Deing
12. Jalen Williams
Out of 25 picks, 12 of them are at least rotation players with 4 of them being all-NBA type of dudes. This is the talent level we're talking about with a 10th pick. Mavs shouldn't overthink it and take the blessing.
I know they're probably going to trade it, but I really think they shouldn't.
Just nitpicking, but I wouldn't include Mitchell in the made it group. On the other hand, Miles Bridges issues are his own doing. He was in line for a monster payday. I also like PJ Washington. And I really like Devin Vasell and expect a big jump this for him. Dyson Daniels does not fit your threshold yet, but I think he will wind up being a good pro too.
Would I trade 10 for Daniels? To be honest, I would really think hard about it.