Should we keep or trade Henderson?

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Do you...

  1. Keep him

    18 vote(s)
    36.7%
  2. Trade him

    31 vote(s)
    63.3%
  1. HolyBackboard

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    Love how well Hendo's been playing lately, but we need to move him before he leaves in free agency. Also, by moving Henderson, it likely opens up a spot in the rotation for Moe Harkless who produces, as we saw tonight, when given rotational minutes.
     
  2. Natebishop3

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    It's really this simple:

    If we're going for the playoffs, keep him (unless we can acquire a legit star quality small forward.

    If we're tanking, trade him.
     
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    I think I've adjusted slightly but sort of along the lines. I think previously, I'd take anything for him, because he's very likely gone. At this point however, if a contender wanted him, I'm not taking their late 2nd for him. Late 1st, yes, and we "tank". Can't get a decent deal for him? Make a push.
     
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  4. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Awesome showcase today.

    Atta boy!
     
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  5. GriLtCheeZ

    GriLtCheeZ "Well, I'm not lookin' for trouble."

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    This.
     
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  6. PtldPlatypus

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    he seems to have played himself into Afflalo-level value. I hope some team overpays for him like we did.
     
  7. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Clearly he's just playing for a contract (on a contender).
     
  8. HailBlazers

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    Doubt it, nobody's challenging the Dubs this year.
     
  9. BonesJones

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    Depends on the value
     
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    How are the next 5 years any different then? Why even have the NBA
     
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    It's about opportunity. Henderson is getting his and making the most of it. Just like Harkless. He sat for forever and was understandable rusty his 1st game back, then has 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and a block his next time out.
     
  12. Denny Crane

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    FWIW, I figured Henderson would be our starting SG and probably would have been if not for his surgery.
     
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    I'm just saying, no team is going to give up big assets for Hendo who will be a free agent after this season.
     
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    The important thing is that he's a legitimate NBA asset. By himself, he's not going to net you a needle-moving player. But in combination with other assets, and in a trade with a team looking for cap relief, he could be an important part of the deal.
     
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    The conservative NBA GM handbook says you don't trade an important player while you are in the 6th-7th seed picture.

    I think Neil is looking at a successful machine right now and he doesn't feel the need to take any of it apart right now, especially when you think about the exchange rate (getting a 2nd rounder for Hendo).
     
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    We wanted a great bench...we got a great bench player and young talented PF for Batum...Henderson can easily start at the 2 and it's pretty seamless. He scolded Meyers during the Rockets game...what's not to like? People think of Harden as a needle mover...I like Gerald better
     
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    we both might "like" Hendo better but seriously they are in different universes as regards to "needle movers"
     
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    I think it comes down to what we cold get for him, a lousy second? why bother, packaged with Meyers to another team maybe we get something decent for the future
     
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    There's no team in Harden...big difference for me. I think building a great team is better than banking on a great talented chucker (Kobe)
     
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    If Henderson gets us Paul George or Jimmy Butler in a package...that's moving the needle
     

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