NBA TRADE TALK: TDL over

[SleepingHero]

I would definitely consider a trade for Eric Gordon with Powell and Burke as the outgoing pieces (add a second rounder). Houston saves some money and gets a second rounder as a motivation. 

In this hypothetical Mavs:
- get arguably best player in the trade
- lose Burke we don't really need
- lose Powell who is at most crowded position -C, so no real worries there, unless he is expected to be the starter (I doubt)
- clears roster spot for Ntilikina
- clears possible minutes for M.Brown
- further strengthen the wing rotation
- add scoring power to bench

Depth chart:
Luka, Brunson, Terry
THJ, Gordon, Ntilikina
DFS, Brown, Green
Bullock, Kleber
KP, WCS, Brown, Bobi

I actually love that hypothetical.

Gordon can ballhandle a bit as well and can lead the bench scoring unit. He's basically a better Burke on steroids, but is also getting paid 5x more. 

Instead of a 2nd I'd add in Terry as a prospect that can actually get minutes on the Rockets. Especially since they're not playing Wall this year Terry should be able to get plenty of minutes. 

Mavs also stay under the tax with the trade, which will basically almost pay for Gordon's contract itself. Relies on Houston being content with shipping Gordon away for free though.