Whether or not there will be interest in Randle is an interesting question. I’m still unsure of how much he can do for a legitimately great team (especially at his price tag), but it wouldn’t shock me if one of the not-really-contending-but-playoff-thirsty teams has some interest if he can keep playing well. Atlanta could theoretically send us Snell + an asset, and Dallas could do the same with James Johnson (we’d have to calculate the cost of worsening their pick into any trade we made with them).

Burks on the other hand will gin up a bidding war at this rate.

it’s good to have hope… but it’s dead jim….

Z-man: If Obi was drafted at age 18, how do you think he’d be doing right now?

It’s not useful to treat them like you suggest. As long as they are here, give them a clean slate, try to develop them and see what they have. Don’t trust what they were in the past, don’t have preconceptions.

Had Obi played in the Euro league for 3 years and then got drafted at 18 and was as unproductive as Ntilikina today, I would treat them the same. And to answer your question, better than Frank by far.

“This is why I get frustrated with stat talk sometimes. I get that in the grand scheme of things you want your players to put up good stats in an efficient manner but a big part of basketball for young players is learning how to contribute to winning basketball when you aren’t shooting well.”

Look, Knox looks a little more competent out there but that’s also because the bar he is clearing is literally one of the very worst players in the NBA. He’s played three game and has a TS% of 46%.

I think there is a little halo effect from his hot shooting in preseason here, which is fine, but his numbers so far have been bad.

On to Farfa!

E, two-way G-Leaguer:
Look at Knox’s 2PT% compared to his first two years.That’s the potential canary in the coal mine, plus there’s the fact that he’s growing into his body and moving more like a man than a foal on roller skates.

Yes, I noticed that but neglected to include it….his usage is so low that it doesn’t say much, but it’s good that he’s taking less bad shots from 2.

GoNYGoNYGo – Tanking forever: That is nonsense. Frank was been a pro for years before he was drafted. He’s faced men. Knox has had 2 years of solid experience too. Obi and IQ didn’t have that. They are just getting used to the size and speed of the NBA, learning the differences between college and the pros.

Knox and Frank should be treated like players holding on to the last threads of their careers. It’s a make or break season for both. And if you say Knox and Frank, you have to add DSJr to the conversation. All three are fighting for their professional lives.

If Obi was drafted at age 18, how do you think he’d be doing right now?

It’s not useful to treat them like you suggest. As long as they are here, give them a clean slate, try to develop them and see what they have. Don’t trust what they were in the past, don’t have preconceptions.