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[omahen]

Can't speak for anyone else, but I was so depressed and hopeless about this team last season, and so thrilled to see them finally start to add younger talent, presumably building towards something, that yes, if Luka asks out after this year, I'll still be alright with this summer. It's not what I hope happens, obviously, but then again, I don't want to keep duct taping teams around him, either. They finally did what they probably should've started doing the moment Giannis signed that extension. From my POV, better late than never. 

I was on the verge of giving up on the Mavs, even with Luka. Now, I think there would be a glimmer of hope for someone following them even after he leaves (which I don't expect to happen, honestly). 

At least there's something to look forward to, now. Some kind of hope.

I can agree with what you said. Point I am trying to make - trading 2027 pick I think greatly reduces the risk of that extreme scenario to happen, while Mavs will still have plenty of assets moving forward. They would still have all the young guys plus 2 picks to trade next summer. This is a move I am missing to be completely satisfied with the summer. Who knows, perhaps the trade I am missing would even remove the need for any significant trade next season, if the young guys show progress as we hope they will.