05-22-2023, 07:06 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-22-2023, 07:07 AM by HoosierDaddyKid.)
(05-22-2023, 04:19 AM)omahen Wrote: This is now the second time you have called me out in last couple of days. What kind of board do you want to have here? A bubble, where everyone creates homer deals and there is no discussion?
I am sorry, if my opinion doesn't match yours. Not sure, why you take it personally. I always provide arguments, why I think differently. I would love this kind of deal, its great for Mavs considering they still lose their star. Unfortunately, there is not a single SnT deal in last couple of years (too lazy to check further back in history) that would support thinking, that Mavs could get a huge bag for a player that wants out. Check Lowry, Butler and other SnT deals. This is of course assuming, Kyrie wants out. But if he doesn't want, not sure why Mavs would even look to trade him, as it is still better to have him than a couple of role players and 2 picks. They are just moving back to where they were before the trade.
But if Kyrie wants out, what you are basically "offering" to Lakers is - you give up all the players you have to give up if you want to go the cap space way plus the two picks. I am sorry, but that is just not realistic imho. In my opinion, you either eat bad salary like Russel and you can demand pick(s), or you take the good salaries and Lakers take care how to send the remaining salaries to a third team. In my opinion, Lakers easily say no to this kind of deal. Also, for this deal to happen, Rui would need to want to go to Mavs, meaning Mavs are the team offering him more than anyone else is willing on FA market. Are you sure, that would still be a great contract to have? I don't have a feeling, what his market value is.
I am really eager to see examples and arguments, why you think this deal you proposed is realistic to happen.
I'm giving you a like, even though they took them away. What makes people think other teams are just going to cave in to proposals some teams throw against the wall? I think it's safe to say Reaves and Rui won't be included in any deal. They're a big reason for their late season push to get to the WCF.