The Miami Heat's Taylor Hiro is one of the favourites for the best sixth man of the season, and he is said to want to renew a big contract with the Heat in the offseason. If Hiro were to be given a big contract, the team would inevitably go beyond the luxury tax line, and if the team wanted to save salary space, then they would have to consider a trade.
Perhaps the person on the current list to watch is Duncan Robinson, who signed a five-year, $90 million contract last offseason. His performance this season has decreased compared to last season, with 66 appearances so far, averaging 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 39.9% from the field and 36.9% from three-point range, and to be honest, such a performance is not worthy of a salary of more than $15 million in a year.
New Orleans Pelicans
Although Zion has been recuperating from injuries this season, the Pelicans have stuck to building a roster around him. After getting CJ McCollum, the Pelicans' record has improved and is now promoted to 10th in the West, in a playoff position.
Derwent Graham is a catch-and-shoot shooter, but due to his low stature, there are some limitations to placing him next to McCollum. Duncan Robinson is much taller than he is, and placing him around McCollum and Zion can enrich the Pelicans' tactical play, just like JJ Redick did.
If Zion can return next season in a completely healthy state, whether it is on the ball or as a basket finisher, he is a headache for opponents, and with a player like McCollum on the outside who can shoot well, if a catch-and-shoot shooter is added, the Pelicans will become very competitive.
King of Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings have made it clear that Fox and Sabonis are the core of their team. However, the Kings do not seem to have improved much since the trade, and this season is expected to continue to be out of touch with the playoffs. If the team wants to seek change in the offseason, a player like Duncan Robinson is worth considering because it is necessary to have a pivot point outside of Fox and Sabonis.
Robinson's combination with Bam Adebayo on the Heat can be replicated with the Kings. Not only can he cover for Fox and then catch the ball and shoot, but he can also do the blocking and then go down to the basket. In addition, providing general no-ball cover for shooters like Robinson, especially low cover, will enrich the Kings' offensive level and improve their offensive level in several key ways.
Detroit Pistons
Champion Cade Cunningham has played some of the best in the Pistons this season, and if the Pistons choose to keep Jerami Grant, then there will be overlap on the wing because they already have Sadiq Bay, and if Sadik Bay is in the fourth position, then there will be a vacancy in the wing shooter.
The Pistons may use Grant for a No. 2 backcourt player paired with Cunningham, but an outside pitcher is also especially important for the Pistons. If Robinson is available, the Pistons will have a pair of flanking catch shots threatened, and if Paul Banchero is selected to strengthen the interior line in this year's draft, it will bring an interesting overall combination to the Pistons.
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