(07-04-2022, 12:56 PM)Smitty Wrote: I don’t disagree with your perceived value of Simmons. I personally think it would take at least a pick or two with a THJ+Powell package for Simmons and maybe no pick for Irving. I view Simmons value, with no picks included, closer to Wood+DFS. My point is, that if the cost is minimal, like some think here - (THJ+Powell+Green) - then all of us should be ecstatic with a deal like that. The Mavs have never added a star and to say we wouldn’t or shouldn’t at that cost, is being unreasonable.
I'd love to have Simmons but thinking the Nets are just going to give him away is a pipe dream. They have no incentive to trade him now. They don't own future picks so they aren't going to tank. Simmons trade value is at an all time low. Him playing for them will remedy that to a certain degree. They are going to want talent and picks back. What's the best the Mavs can offer? Wood+Maxi+DFS + 2FRPs? That might get you a conversation but I don't think it gets the deal done.
I just go back to what Minny paid for Gobert. If the asking price was equal, who would you rather have? Both similar players. Simmons (upside) or Gobert (safer)? I can see arguments either way but I don't think the decision in either direction is all that far apart.