(02-12-2024, 04:49 PM)F Gump Wrote: PS - On the idea of a sign-and-trade for LBJ, that's easily doable IF the Mavs stay under Apron 1, and if they send out more salary than they receive. What would be harder would be drafting Bronny at pick 58 if he declares this season - someone is going to grab him much earlier, and if LBJ has no interest, they will swap his rights to a team that interests him (at a profit, of course).
Do not want Lebron. That would be intentionally handicapping Luka. Taking 2 steps backward after the nice step forward made at this trade deadline.
Why would anyone apart from Lebron and Co. want to give Lebron the chance to hook his wagon to the Luka train? Luka does not need Lebron "to show him how to win" either, which is something that I'm sure Lebron would love to be able to say and add to his resume, lol.
If Lebron joins the Mavericks, then Luka needs to run away ASAP, perhaps to Utah or the Lakers.