Time to put Brown and Hayward back in the starting lineup

[Chris22]

Move Morris and Smart to the second unit.

[green2k16]

Morris, sure. Smart, I still like in the starting lineup. He doesn't need shots to make an impact and he offers a skillset that no one else in the starters has. Takes away from the redundancy/issue of who gets touches. He just has to not take dumbass shots, which he did for a while.

When Baynes is back, I feel like it'd be tough not to give that a shot

[Somebody]

I've been calling for more minutes and shots for Jaylen for quite some time lol, he'll be a huge part of our playoff run if we manage to go deep into the playoffs.

[LarBrd33]

Yeah I can't even remember the last time that lineup shared the court together.

[blink]

Yes, at some point you need to give your best players the most PT.  I think Jaylen would benefit from 32-35 min a game, and Hayward can take Smarts place as a facilitator on the starting unit.

[gouki88]

Yeah I can't even remember the last time that lineup shared the court together.

This is a weird observation, but it's also super true. I can't either

[Chris22]

Yes, at some point you need to give your best players the most PT.  I think Jaylen would benefit from 32-35 min a game, and Hayward can take Smarts place as a facilitator on the starting unit.

Bingo.

[Greengang5]

Yeah I can't even remember the last time that lineup shared the court together.

This is a weird observation, but it's also super true. I can't either

It happened in last nights game for a few minutes and the unit looked good.

[BlackCeltic]

Yes, at some point you need to give your best players the most PT.  I think Jaylen would benefit from 32-35 min a game, and Hayward can take Smarts place as a facilitator on the starting unit.

Our playoff run last year had a lot to do with Jaylen Brown being a primary option. Kyrie is not going to be able to carry on his own. If Brad decides to make them share the heavy lifting, skys the limit. But the big fat elephant in the room,Morris, needs to get out of the way.

[jambr380]

Morris, sure. Smart, I still like in the starting lineup. He doesn't need shots to make an impact and he offers a skillset that no one else in the starters has. Takes away from the redundancy/issue of who gets touches. He just has to not take dumbass shots, which he did for a while.

When Baynes is back, I feel like it'd be tough not to give that a shot

Poor Brown would never take another shot again if Morris replaced Hayward on the bench unit.

I think it kind-of needs to be a both or neither kind-if thing. I am all for both, but also think we are trying to hide Brown from NOP so it may not happen this year.

[gouki88]

Morris, sure. Smart, I still like in the starting lineup. He doesn't need shots to make an impact and he offers a skillset that no one else in the starters has. Takes away from the redundancy/issue of who gets touches. He just has to not take dumbass shots, which he did for a while.

When Baynes is back, I feel like it'd be tough not to give that a shot

Poor Brown would never take another shot again if Morris replaced Hayward on the bench unit.

I think it kind-of needs to be a both or neither kind-if thing. I am all for both, but also think we are trying to hide Brown from NOP so it may not happen this year.

Plus, Brown and Hayward seem to have some good chemistry together. They work well as a tandem, especially when Hayward is allowed to playmake

[KGBirdBias]

Brown should start.

Hayward is killing us right now. In the last 10 games, I would start Hayward and sit some starters. This will make him the feature player and give him a chance to get right. He's trash right now.

Once playoff position will not change, let Hayward get 30 mins and majority of the shots. If he doesn't show much, take him out the rotation for playoffs.

[celticinorlando]

Agree. Something has to be done. This team is DOA right now. Although Hayward still can't turn the corner.

This year is a throw away year for Hayward and maybe for the Cs all together.

[Birdman]

Shutdown Hayward for season..guy couldnt guard me

[celticinorlando]

Shutdown Hayward for season..guy couldnt guard me

Really hard to watch him play offense and even tougher on defense. Guys are just going right at him because he just can't move.