Honest question: Does Dunleavy bring anything to the roster worth keeping?

[sturt]

Count me among the skeptics that say the Korver deal is not  the harbinger of a Milsap trade... that, rather, it was the proverbial offer-you-can't-refuse. Not saying we won't deal Milsap, but am saying if we do, it will also be a matter of making a deal because it is too good for us. Rather, I'm inclined to think we're at least going to see how this next month goes with this roster as-is.

Having said that...

Assuming he's not dealt today, do you think Dunleavy brings anything to this roster worth keeping? As I ask that, I recall being one of those when he first got out of Duke who thought his game was so Larry Bird like, specifically with his passing ability. Hasn't quite turned out like I thought it would. Maybe that's why the Hawks still haven't hired me for GM after all of these opportunities. But that said, is there a role for Dunleavy here?

[AHF]

Dunleavy is a toxic asset right now.  We desperately need perimeter shooting with no one shooting a competent % from the floor and averaging 1+ 3pt shots per game so I suppose we could end up giving him some burn but I'd hate to see us not give those minutes to Bembry and Prince.

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

He can hit the 3 and has size for the position, but I don't believe we traded for Dunleavy to retain him. He'll be moving back to Chicago soon.

[Spursfanpeacemaker]

Dunleavy is not great defender but he is decent shooter. Look on the bright side, 1st rounder pick 2019 and more minutes for Prince/Bembry hopefully.

[macdaddy]

If we were going to keep Dunleavey then we wouldn't have traded Korver.   He's a goner.  

[AHF]

Just now, Spursfanpeacemaker said:

Dunleavy is not great defender but he is decent shooter. Look on the bright side, 1st rounder pick 2019 and more minutes for Prince/Bembry hopefully.

Think of him as a very poor man's Korver who Cleveland realized could not be a real part of their rotation after JR went down with injury.

[frosgrim]

Yeah, I can't see Dunleavy staying for anytime. He may move for a 2nd round pick just to get the salary off the roster. I do hope Prince comes in and gets 15-20 minutes a night. That is the only way he'll develop or washout, but it is better to start to figure that out now .

[Spursfanpeacemaker]

Just now, AHF said:

Think of him as a very poor man's Korver who Cleveland realized could not be a real part of their rotation after JR went down with injury.

Cavs fans really excited getting Korver. For us, probably a steal lol.

[AHF]

1 minute ago, Spursfanpeacemaker said:

Cavs fans really excited getting Korver. For us, probably a steal lol.

Their team is a good situation for him to succeed.  I think they'll be happy with him.  He still destroys on open jumpers.

[Spursfanpeacemaker]

Just now, AHF said:

Their team is a good situation for him to succeed.  I think they'll be happy with him.  He still destroys on open jumpers.

I agree, but i will still not root for the Cavs even Kyle's with them. I still don't like Lebron, so much ego..

[Thomas]

13 minutes ago, Spursfanpeacemaker said:

Dunleavy is not great defender but he is decent shooter. Look on the bright side, 1st rounder pick 2019 and more minutes for Prince/Bembry hopefully.

Uh well sorta a decent shooter. Back surgery has caused problems with his three according to an article on the Cavs espn page. Check out his PER though, ouch. He is almost a year older than Kyle to boot. Don't see him hanging out here.

http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1708/mike-dunleavy

[Thomas]

1 minute ago, Spursfanpeacemaker said:

I agree, but i will still not root for the Cavs even Kyle's with them. I still don't like Lebron, so much ego..

Agree, always pull against LeBron and of course the Celtics and then just about everyone else is to a much lesser degree.

[sturt]

Sooooo... you see his role essentially as Kirk Hinrich at the wing. Fair enough.

I hope everyone is right about Prince getting Korver's minutes. He's went to D-league and just continues to impress.

[Guest]

Cut him!

[Thomas]

At SG he would be behind Baze/Tim/Bembry and if at SF behind Thabo/Prince/Bembry I would hope. There is the last space on the roster but he is a shell at this point and no better than a third stringer so at almost five million, well you know. 

[LamarHampton]

I haven't kept up with his production the past couple of years, but I used to really like Dunleavy's game. Seemed like he was only slightly worse of a shooter than Kyle but had more moves, was a good passer, hustled, moved well without the ball, and knew his role. Basically a slightly worse shooter but could create slightly better than Kyle and could pass and handle the ball better than Kyle. Haven't kept up with him basically since the back surgery but I have a general good impression. My opinion could be swayed by better, more recent  information, however. And I haven't even bothered to look up his recent stats since it sounds like he's on the move anyway, but if he stays then I am cautiously optimistic about his production and ability if he actually sees minutes. 

Again, being lazy because it sounds like the plan is to move him anyway, but is his contract an expiring or does it go beyond this season?

[GrimeyKidd]

 

[Thomas]

14 minutes ago, GrimeyKidd said:

 

Stay on it Hawks.

[sturt]

Cut him, @Spud2Nique ?

I dunno. If a wing goes down for an injury, it seems like it would be better to have Dunleavy still on the bench than not.

 

[hazer]

Ship Dun outta here cheap, just get it done. A kegerator of Leffe would suffice.