07-19-2026, 12:55 AM
Okay so lets take this report at face value.
Gafford I'd put at a more premium asset than others that we're looking to trade, and they are specifically looking for "value". That tells me that they aren't just moving Gaff to free up a roster spot (nor should they). It'd definitely be in a larger deal.
In terms of expendable salary, Martin+Klay is about 27 mil, with Klay being an expiring. That is very valuable for some team. If I was running the Mavs I'd try and use Gafford to offload Martin in any deal, and get some sort of SG back. Then we can theoretically buyout Klay.
I still think Beal is one of the best value signings out there if he can be had for less than 10 mil. Especially on a 2 year prove it deal. I know we've been focused on finding deals to use the AD trade exception, but that makes things more complicated than just using whats left of the MLE for value signings.
Gafford I'd put at a more premium asset than others that we're looking to trade, and they are specifically looking for "value". That tells me that they aren't just moving Gaff to free up a roster spot (nor should they). It'd definitely be in a larger deal.
In terms of expendable salary, Martin+Klay is about 27 mil, with Klay being an expiring. That is very valuable for some team. If I was running the Mavs I'd try and use Gafford to offload Martin in any deal, and get some sort of SG back. Then we can theoretically buyout Klay.
I still think Beal is one of the best value signings out there if he can be had for less than 10 mil. Especially on a 2 year prove it deal. I know we've been focused on finding deals to use the AD trade exception, but that makes things more complicated than just using whats left of the MLE for value signings.
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