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I saw this on Reddit...I have not listened to it yet.  I am about two weeks behind on my Mavericks podcasts so I will update you in two weeks

AD's Trade Value is Apparently Very Low According to Stein on DLLS
Rumors

Today on the DLLS stream Mark Stein appeared and threw water on the AD trade deadline rumors. He prefaced by saying in his opinion the Mavs absolutely need to tank the season but he doesn't know if there is a tolerable return for AD out there during the season. He seemed skeptical that there was a "young player + salary filler + picks" type return for him.

This is just negotiating through the media. Team X, Team Y, etc, who wants AD knows Stein is a mouthpiece to Dallas and the metroplex, leak this to both create anxiety in the MBT and the fan base.  Likewise, they want the fans to have a lowered expectation so that, in turn, the MBT doesn't fear the backlash. 

I agree with the sentiment that you just hang onto him.  If teams are going to view him as an injured player, then keep him. The worst thing that happens is he gets hurt.  I view the garage of Quickly and Poertl (ooof, THAT'S one UGLY contract and extention) as waaaaay worse positioning.

*And I've long found Stein to be a major "Debbie Downer", especially the last few years. I'm not saying he needs be a "Sunshine Pumper", but, jeez, man, I keep waiting for him to report that "Cooper's cat has Feline AIDS".