08-25-2020, 03:13 PM
(08-25-2020, 02:48 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote:(08-25-2020, 12:41 PM)omahen Wrote:(08-25-2020, 12:36 PM)ClutchDirk Wrote: https://media.giphy.com/media/M4iOAkEAPwAnK/giphy.gif
Look at it this way - if they can beat Clippers without KP through most of the series, they should seriously consider trading him, because they obviously don't really need him.
Once again, I'd do something on the level of KP for Ayton, Bridges, and Oubre. I don't think the Suns do that, but if they call with that proposal, I'm listening. That gives us a full starting lineup, while the Suns would have an arguably nicer foundation with Booker and KP. Ayton doesn't fit our system, but he's going to be one of the league's dominant big men.
You are not getting Ayton for KP straight up. Between his injury history and Porzingis being a bit of a character, that´s not such an easy deal to make. An expiring All-Star level player with some baggage like Oladipo or Gobert is the most likely centerpiece.
A lot would also depend on who initiates the contact. If the Mavs actively seek a Porzingis trade, the logical conclusion is that he´s damaged goods physically, because his on-court performance is outstanding.
On the other hand, if teams with expirers like Oladipo or Gobert come to you, you can make demands.
This is a delicate situation, so I´m the Mavs going forward:
1. I manage his body (more carefully than they have so far)
2. I´m not opposed to listening
3. I´m not actively shopping him