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[omahen]

If for whatever reason they don't see Wood as a core player and long term starter, I would look to move him.

Agree

But could you get involved in the Ayton talks with Wood and picks?

I doubt he would choose Dallas to play off the bench

On a serious note, it is an interesting idea. It could be done by sending Powell to a third team. But it would take a pick or likely two to do it, imho. I doubt it is worth it.

Of course I don't believe Mavs are thinking about it. I think they are done.

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For the most part I think that the west could be a lot better next season. I think Denver and the Clippers could easily overtake the Mavs. Portland has a shot if Lillard is healthy. They added a lot of talent in the summer. Don´t see any of the teams that finished in front of Dallas declining. Maybe the Suns if CP3 is done and they lose Ayton for nothing. But they could also turn into the heavy favorit if they add KD.

As of now (hard to tell in july without any knowledge about additional roster moves and health) I would have the Mavs somewhere in the 5th-7th range.

I think Minnesota will be a very good regular season team. New Orleans will also likely be much better than last season. Sacramento will try and fail to reach playoffs as always. Lakers might be better with Irving. Utah is worse and SA will openly tank.