Trade & FA 2023-24: Sexton On the Market? | ORL Likes Hartenstein?

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Our center rotation just averaged 22 points and 22 boards a game to move us to the WCF and you want to break that up?  Our two headed monster at the center position is a strength and as currently constructed 

But, pretty clearly, 48 minutes of Gafford/Lively is also a viable strategy (in the ‘modern’ NBA).  Two successful playoff rounds show us that much more than some small sample size +/-.  Between Lively, Gafford, PJ, Maxi and OMax eventually replacing Maxi, we have a fantastic situation at C/PF.  I see no logic in breaking that up.  

I also don’t want to trade Green or Maxi.  THJ is the obvious candidate.  My preference there is to wait till the TDL and combine him with the 2025 pick.  But, there are two issues with that.  THJ continues to block Hardy and it would require DJJ take the TP MLE.  If we trade THJ this summer, I’d rather it be for a less expensive player.  This idea of getting nothing (or worse, paying to move him) is a bad idea.  There are too many potential opportunities with THJ to waste the asset just to clear space.  

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I'd only trade Gafford if he grumbles for minutes, but he seems like a good guy and is happy to be a Mav. 
And why gamble for a replacement who -- "on paper could be better" but also could turn to be an ill fit? Are there really names out there we can trade Gaff for? Whoever the Mavs bring as a replacement will probably be inferior to Gafford in rebounding and interior D. For the first time in so many years, it doesn't feel like the Mavs would be man-handled on the boards by big teams. The Mavs can now challenge shots in the interior and score in the interior too.

On the subject of Maxi -- until the Mavs have someone of that skill, you retain him. A PF with Maxi-like skills are very hard to find.
As for Green, dude isn't bad, you also retain him unless there's a clear upgrade.

DJJ is a must sign because I don't think Paul George is going to be a Mav. This means the Mavs have to deal THJ away.