2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

[SleepingHero]

CP3 is absolutely our best chance to make a real move within the next two years, AND it does NOT hinder our chances to make more moves within the next two years, AND we could still move CP3 in two years with the worst-case scenario and reset for Luka's big payday

This sums it all up. I think there are very strong arguments to trade for CP3.

I am on the Trade-For-CP3 train because I've always loved his game and the thought of him next to Luka would be magic theoretically.

But the biggest argument against a trade for CP3 would be, is he really what this team needs? Which is a difficult question to answer right now today. I mean, this team is brand new, and hasn't even cracked the 20 game barrier. We aren't exactly sure of the dire cracks that the Mavs FO need to fix. I mean, so the consistent themes we've been needing more of is, perimeter defending, better skilled big's, consistent shooting, more playmaking, but really EVERY team needs that, and it's still too early to deem that the Mavs need any of that (I mean Seth is shooting 36% from 3). And the fact of the matter is trading for CP3 does handicap the team since they're using at least some of their assets to acquire him. Cap wise it isn't THAT bad for the Mavs, but tradeable assets wise is where the Mavs cupboard is a bit thin, and they need to be wise in how they use it. 

I lean towards yes. that we should trade for CP3 and the risks are worth it, as he checks multiple boxes (perimeter defending, consistent shooting, leadership, playmaking). But if we subscribe to the CP3 to Mavs scenario, the Mavs are locking themselves in for at least 2 years, before his contract becomes even the slightest bit tradeable. That's a risky move to make especially since there isn't a clear cut on-court reason as to why to trade for CP3 in the first place, other than if the Mavs truly feel he's the missing piece. 

AND that's even before getting to my biggest worry in bringing in Cp3, and that's the question of how he fits with Carlisle. Carlisle is known to be irrationally hard on PG's, and Paul is known for doing things his way. God forbid if the Mavs trade for CP3 and we have another Rondo situation; that'd gut the team for multiple seasons. Plus, EVERYWHERE Paul has gone he's rubbed his team the wrong way. Clippers traded him after several tumultuous offseasons filled with rumors about how the locker room is cracking. Rockets lasted 2 years before Harden personally requested CP3's departure (allegedly). Now, looking at who Paul was getting mad at (Deandre Jordan's boneheadedness, Harden's lack of care, etc.) can we really fault him? Objectively no, but what's to say Paul turning his ire against Luka or KP if he's here, and him causing locker room issues? That's another factor to consider in any trade for Paul. Perhaps there's nothing to worry about here though, since Luka is probably as hyper competitive as CP3. I mean the wonderboy ripped his jersey last year over a loss in a tanking season. 

I really want to have CP3 on the Mavs, but it'd be as risky as a move as they could make right now, even if the asking price is only THJ+Lee+40-50's 2nd rounder.