01-03-2024, 04:10 PM
(01-03-2024, 03:00 PM)surfpuckmd Wrote: Of course the Knicks would prefer this.
This would be a bad idea for the Mavericks. We are a major Luka Doncic injury away from being one of the 8 worst teams in the NBA. Should Luka unfortunately sustain a knee injury or another season-ending injury in the next couple months, we would probably finish in the top 10 range in the draft.
Although this may not be a great draft, another top-10 pick would be a very helpful way to add talent to this roster. It would also be much a much better trade asset than almost anything else we have to offer apart from Kyrie or Lively.
Adding protections to draft picks is a smart form of insurance in the case of a disappointing season. Dropping that insurance in this case would be a degenerate gambling move. Niko and Lindsay are too smart for that.
Not making a good move because you are affraid Luka will get injured is just as high risk imho