06-23-2022, 08:57 AM
(06-23-2022, 08:35 AM)Halfnir Wrote: If Dallas is really serious about going back into the draft ...
Gordon + Plumlee (into TPE) + pick 15
Bertans + Powell
saves $12m on the Hornets. Swaps backup centers, both have 1yr left on their contracts, Dallas gets a bit beefier at C. Bertans can replace the shooting of Gordon on the Hornets, Dallas gets a more complete, but way more expensive and injury prone player, but saves a year of salary on Bertans.
Also works with THJ instead of Bertans, savings for Hornets reduced to $8.4m
However, Mavs need to find a way to move the remaining player of THJ/Bertans to avoid tax hell while paying less than a #15 pick
I seriously doubt they take on that Bertans contract while giving up #15. Timmy would be the much more appealing player and with the descending contract could be fairly easily moved in a year. If we are really worried about the tax bill we could stretch waive Bertans after the trade and the net cost (including 15) would be about even for Mavs. That would be a crazy offseason if we added Wood, Hayward and #15 without touching the top 6 given our limited assets.