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[Magickian]

The Simmons dream lives!!!!

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https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/1543634668838391809?s=20&t=1rkgVg_TEqmIJhQGKTv4VA

My guess is that the Mavs are once again being used in the press (likely without any real involvement in talks) for leverage. For once, I am ecstatic at the thought.

Agreed, but more and more I think about this, this does feel like a Mark Cuban type of move. Sneak in on a blockbuster trade and somehow get an upgrade piece on the cheap (a la Simmons) due to the other teams needing help to facilitate the trade.

I am not 100% it will be Simmons, but I do feel we are somehow involved in this trade. As time has passed though and more I hear about this all it does feel like Simmons could be a really sneaky cheap pickup, that if we are able to acquire without losing assets, feels like an extremely Mavs move to make.

I always have been in the Simmons is overrated camp.... but that was many of his early years, and now yes he is overpaid due to this IMO, which hurts if we do pick him up, but I do think now he is underrated for what he could be acquired for.

I do think if it doesnt work out, he could be moved again, so I am not afraid he will be un-tradeable.

I have concerns for his lack of ability to shoot... but he would be our secondary ball handler to work with and backup Luka. I think his skillset adds a lot that could be a really good fit regardless of his lack of ability to shoot.  I think if we could get him and then one vet min spot up shooter. I dont have one on mind and maybe this year we couldnt pull it off, but within the next TDL or year, adding one more shooter to Luka/Simmons/Wood/McGee would make this really interesting