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As to Hayward's value, I see it two ways: His true value, in the NEW CBA, is around 10. I don't remember if Batum was signed in the new or old CBA, but his salary makes sense under the Old CBA and it's a cautionary tale in the New. Hayward is better than Batum, worse than Leonard, and both...

I have no doubt GVC is right on the cap specifics (and thanks for the education GVC). I'm just surprised that there are any limitations trading players going into the draft. Logically, teams would benefit from being able to trade RFA players to another team that covets them more before/as they...

As to the OP, Hayward IS a major trade asset. He's worth a lot to any team that wants the right to match a contract as an RFA, presumably a team with the cap space or resources to scare away bidders. As to what Hayward is worth, he's not as good as Leonard for example. And any contracts...

The crazy thing about Ty's legacy is this: The only thing Ty really had to prove to get another contract was showing he had a system that the young core could excel in. Instead of doing that, he tried to win with veterans hoping a playoff berth would get him another contract. That alone is...

The only untouchable guy we have is Favors. 12 million per is a great contract for a guy with truly elite defensive potential so he only gets dealt if you can replace what he does which is very unlikely. Burks is close because I think he may have elite offensive potential, but even I'll admit...

I agree with two exceptions: 1) Hayward will never average 6 free throws. He's at 4.5 now @ 36 minutes while also being a primary ball handler. And the few guys who average 6 free throws are drivers which he isn't. 2) The Hayward "post game" is as mythical as the Hayward "floater" that has...

Agree completely. But I think there's even a deeper level to this which relates to Hayward handling the ball so much. Hayward benefits because nobody bothers to overscout the Jazz, and frankly most teams don't deviate from a basic defensive scheme during the regular season. They defend the...

And remember, on top of this, you can't put Hayward on anybody as a defensive stopper.

He's decreased his shots per game by 3 over the last 2 months. He's almost entirely stopped leaking out on the break in order to collect defensive rebounds. When he drives, he never goes all the way to the basket, always passes, and 90 percent of the time passes out for long range jump shots...

Then why didn't Hornacek scheme against Hayward? He had PJ Tucker guarding him straight man to man. Never trapped or doubled. And Harpring has been saying on the telecasts that teams are going under the screen against Hayward, which he notices because Hayward doesn't take wide open curls and...

Thanks to Locke's objective research today, we now know that, over the last 10 games, Hayward is shooting 45% from midrange. And that percentage, in a 10 game sample, of course, is elite.

There are only 19 players in the NBA averaging more minutes than Hayward. Only 6 shooting guards, 4 small forwards. 15/5/5 is inflated by that. Playing less minutes (as he should) on a team with more talent, he wouldn't have the same numbers.

Both would get picked up by contending teams. Both would benefit more from playing meaningful games that would help contending teams see their value as an FA acquisition next year and/or resign with the teams who pick them up. And on the flip side, of course, we get young players more time and...

This is an article of faith that originated with Locke that has been accepted as dogma. What does an "ideal player next to a superstar" even mean? Pippen? Because he sure isn't Pippen. Does it mean Hayward is more ideal than Leonard, DeRozan, Thompson, Ellis, Parsons, Green, Batum, a...

How many NBA players have have a better FG% unassisted vs. assisted?

Locke is a master apologist for Hayward, and I just want to make sure I have them all recorded. The reasons I've picked up: 1. Hayward has struggled being the number one option (never mind that no team ever schemes against him) 2. Hayward is better when he gets assisted baskets (Locke...

This is the only thing I've heard that has really made me worry about Lindsey. I choose to believe the deal was crazy, but to not take on salary next year for a first round pick, while also getting rid of Marvin, is far, far crazier.

Maybe they should. Freeing up Marvin, and RJeff for that matter, to sign with any team they choose sends a positive message in my book. We let veterans go on to better situations while we play our youth (and lose more). Who is not unhappy with this? The league vets appreciate the gesture...

Fair enough, but was there really not a giveaway for Marvin? Somebody's dead weight expiring in exchange for a second round pick? Even a future one? If there was absolutely no way to pawn him off, I understand. As a secondary point, why not buy Marvin out like Orlando did with Big Baby...

10 for Hayward is not very realistic in my opinion. As an RFA, an opposing team has to start the bidding at 12 if they hope we'll flinch. And if he gets no offers, there is no guarantee Hayward will just take 10 for 4. He'd be stupid not to, but he does have UFA as leverage, the Olympic...