Hield really brings nothing else to the table except the long ball. 3-4 seasons ago, he was shooting 43% over a span of 2 seasons. That’s dangerous. Now, he’s shooting 38%. Still sounds good, but the difference in those two percentages over 100 shots is 15 points, which is quite a plunge. 43% is 129 points, and 38% is 114 points. That makes it less easy to overlook his other average or non-existent skills. I hate Bagley, and his QO to retain restricted FA status will be astronomical, tying up cap room. Lonnie’s is over $11M, and he was the #18 pick in that draft. Bagley was #2. I’d rather see if we can get Smith, let Lonnie walk, and Keep White, who would be a great PnR partner with Smith.
I also doubt the Spurs would send Thad to a bottom feeder, even though he’s been vocally complaining most of the season.