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(5 hours ago)Mavs2021 Wrote: Why is it delusional for them to compete? They are 10-8 without Tatum. They just 3pt bombed Detroit and Orlando B2B. If Tatum looks likely to return this season, I guarantee you they are trading that contract for a contending piece this season and ideally moving forward. Maybe that actually makes Gafford the more likely target for them.
I think more likely Mavs, Celtics deals would be:
Option 1
Gafford and Naji for Simon's and a lottery protected 26 1st that becomes a top 4 protected in 2027 + 2 2026 2nds
Option 2
Gafford and Klay for Simons and a top 10 protected 2026 1st that converts to three 2026 2nds and the worst of the Bos/SA 2028 1st swap
Option 3
Gafford and Martin for Simons for an lottery protected 2026 1st that converts to three 2026 2nds if they don't make the playoffs.
All options keep the Celtics at least $100k under the 2nd Apron.