TRADE: PJ Washington+ 2 2nds To DAL | G. Williams+ Curry+ 2027 FRP (top 2 protected)

[Scott41theMavs]

While somewhat disgusted with PJ's shooting thus far, I know that will come around. What's exciting is that, while criticized as a mediocre defender for several years, it's already evident that that's horsecrap. He's great. He also boxes out, and is *smart.* You know, as opposed to the bonehead we almost traded for. While I'm quite pleased with Gafford, this trade is going to end up being the bigger difference maker.

With THJ slowly being squeezed out (and likely traded this summer), the eight-man rotation is Luka-Kyrie-Exum-Green-PJ-Maxi-Gafford-Lively. Only three of which were here prior to last year's trade deadline.