(02-02-2022, 08:08 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Out of all that, Batum and getting off the THJ money for Harris are the only things that really interest me and I'm not sure even about the Harris thing.
Thanks for the extensive recap. Since Batum is an expiring 33 year old, I doubt he has much trade value. A second rounder or two. But does it also makes sense for Mavs to spend those picks for a guy, that will probably not make them a contender? Neither short nor long term. Reduce tax bill is certainly a motivation for Clippers. OKC will not take Ibaka without draft compensation. Does it make more sense for them to send Ibaka and Batum to Dallas TE for nothing (minor contract like Burke) or just ship Ibaka and draft compensation to OKC?
THJ for Harris I just don't see. This is basically admitting that THJ signature was a huge mistake. I just don't see a fresh GM would do such a thing. Besides, Orlando would certainly require assets for this move. They have plenty of young guards that make more sense playing for them than THJ. The only trade for THJ I see is for a significant playing upgrade (with picks attached).
Bought out Young would be awesome. I think he is the perfect short roll Luka needs, as he is excellent in creating from high post. He would cover our greatest position of need. If I am the all world recruiter Nico is supposed to be, this (and Dragic) would be the moves I would be working on this trade deadline, if there is no blockbuster on the table.
I think Mavs will stay pat this offseason. The only move that really makes sense is for a significant upgrade, but they just don't have assets to do that (or they are not willing to pay those assets). Perhaps we will see something cosmetic in our TE for minimal asset.