NBA TRADE TALK: TDL over

[SleepingHero]

If Mavs goes all-in with defensive identity, maybe they can swing a trade of Marcus Smart, Josh Richardson for THJ and Trey Burke.

In all seriousness I have wondered what Richardson would look like under Kidd vs. the neutered disinterested version we got with RC. The fact he's again underperforming (and signed a gross extension) with the Celtics, makes me quite happy he's off the team.

Smart is an intriguing player. He's a fantastic defender. I know people say he's declining, but after watching some recent Celtic games he's one of the only reasons their defense isn't last in the league. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWiADg7IiU

^ Great relatively recent video on Smart and his defensive prowess. 

I wouldn't mind him. His extension doesn't even take him near the 20mil mark till the last 2 years of the deal, which isn't that bad. Richardson is a deal breaker though.