NBA TRADE TALK: TDL over

[SleepingHero]

Isn't there a reality that swapping a more expensive player for a cheaper one should mean you also expect to end up with somewhat lesser talent? 

Both UT and POR are over the tax line right now. How about if UT and POR end up with a bit less talent (on paper) as the consequence of reducing their payroll obligations?

The following works as one deal, with no other players needed. Simple deal. It offers significant salary savings for both UT and POR, both now and later, and drops POR below the tax line. 

KP to UT
THJ to POR
Gobert, McCollum to Dallas

I too want to live in a perfect world where other teams just give us their good players for our medium players.