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B. But it's a good model to think about (and wish for) for the Mavs to do, even if imo (and yours) it feels a bit light in what they will net. Kyrie is a special offensive talent, and I think he's less of an issue than he's typically painted. Your latest idea to include 2 1sts, 2023 and a later one that's unprotected (earliest possible is 2028), does make more sense to me. I think that's the right ballpark of what they should get.

C. Thanks for thinking through the timeline issues and cap totals and salary matching, because it's so tricky to work through, but vital to think about the differences between June and July with the changes coming. On this one, I didn't take time to double-check all the various numbers or details fwiw, but in looking a bit closer I do think this has to be a July deal (S&T) and can't be a June deal (E&T).

D. All of that having been said, the hardest part of the deal seems like it would be how to navigate Kyrie. Or it might not be hard at all. IMO they probably need to find some way to work WITH Kyrie no matter what they do, if they want to come out ahead in the long run, whether it's on a new deal in July or a S&T deal and destination.  

Thanks for the response...agree with all of the above.  I removed the less hopeful parts as I'm optimistic even if my optimism is often dashed by this team.  As mentioned in the response to Omahen, a 23/24 deal removes the need to include Hardy (never wanted to include Hardy, but his was the only salary that worked).  I do envision Dallas working with Kyrie if both team and player can get what they want out of such a transaction.  

I'm really interested to see the specifics on how the second apron rules will be phased in.  I'm especially curious about the aggregation rules and using the TPE as a trade exception.  The deal in 23/24 can be as simple as Irving for Lowry, Herro, Jovic and pick(s).  But, that puts Dallas within $1mm of the second apron (assumes we keep 10 and 18 and fill in the roster with mins and don't use the TPE).  Dallas can stretch Reggie's guarantee to give itself more room as I don't think anyone wants to cross the line.  But they might be able to trade him into someone's MLE saving the full amount if they identify an MLE player they think is more valuable than Reggie.