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Pelicans back in Chris Paul Sweepstakes? This from seven minutes ago.
https://hoopshype.com/rumor/1543963/
Graham shot 42% on 5 catch and shoot 3pa per game. He's an elite shooter. Shooting is never redundant. Graham, Dinwiddie, Powell are all good basketball players that would still be good players on this roster.
Because of the lack of quality PGs I would be OK with Graham. I would prefer that rather than taking on or creating a bad new contract.
Update on my update: Could very well be Lonzo and Graham in double sign-and-trade, but *NOT* with Lonzo Ball going to Charlotte. Bulls remain very much in play for Ball. Could end up a very complex transaction if this happens.
— John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) August 2, 2021
Update
I'm not buying anymore speculation. Imma just wait till 6pm and see what hoopla actually happens. We're gonna drive ourselves crazy seeing all these rumors.
I'd be fine with Graham or Dinwiddie if they took 6thman money, because that's what they are. They don't give you much outside of points at league average efficiency.
They dont want 6th man money.
Id rather the pels just be patient and sign whichever FA/trade pg gets the short end of the stick for a cheap deal. Outside of Lowry they're all just guys anyway.
Are you just looking at stats? Because you cant possibly watch Dinwiddie and think all he does is get you points. He is a fantastic playmaker for others. He gets to the line and helps you get into the bonus. He is a terrific leader.
Guys arent just their stats on basketball reference. If you dont have time to watch the 29 other teams a ton, that is fine. But I hate this new world we are in where if we have access to a guys stats, we think we can give an informed evaluation of them as a player. Its so clear when I see people who dont watch and just use stats to guide their opinion.
Powell is the guy that can really make a difference on this team all things considered. The only issue is you're going all in on point Zion. Does Griff have the balls
I've seen dinwiddie play. Two people can watch a guy play an come to different opinions. If you're comfortable handing the keys to him and paying 20 mil a season that's fine. I would disagree.
I think Din is better than Graham for sure and probably Lonzo too. But he's just a guy. If they're looking for the Chris Paul type to turn the team around, he aint it.
FWIW I don't like guys who play out of isolation a lot as starters unless they're allstar level talents.
Last edited by Pelifan; 08-02-2021 at 11:05 AM.
I think with Dinwiddie the injury is something that you have to factor in huge.
It's one thing to think you'd offer big money to Dinwiddie circa 2019-20, when we last saw him healthy. That's something we could debate, and I wouldn't offer him huge cash but it's a discussion. But that is not the person you'd be paying to bring on board now. To be willing to pay Dinwiddie serious money now you have to take a gamble that he's going to come back at at least 85% of himself, and continue the improvements he was showing beforehand. That's a huge gamble. Maybe it's one you're comfortable taking: I'm not.
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