2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

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There's no way Powell is getting traded. A newly-signed 4 for $37m, which would require paying compensation to unload (at this time) is not getting dumped, when they just invested in the guy a few months ago.  It's not like we're DOOMED to 4 years with him - he's played only 17 games since the new rotation with KP.  He will start playing better in time.

If he never exceeds his best play with us (probably the end of last year), then the contract is an albatross. A lot smaller albatross than say, John Wall or CP3 to be sure, but still very hard to move. And the problem right now is 1) he is stealing minutes from a better player (Maxi, who on this miserable roster unfortunately deserves 30 mpg), and 2) our commitment to him means that it will be psychologically tough for the MBT to admit they goofed, get a starting replacement from him, and bench his butt.

I don't think Mavs are starting Powell bc of money. They have already benched Curry and Wright who were their big FA gets (altho both have had some starts). They are starting DFS who makes less than Maxi. I don't have any idea why Rick keeps starting Powell, plus/minus numbers maybe? Hopefully he wises up eventually.

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I feel like Andre Iguodala makes sense if there is another bigger move in the works as well. Mavs have that GS 2nd rounder which is kind of a steep price to pay for half a season of Iggy who might rather be playing for an LA team.

If Mavs can swap any combo of Wright/Curry/Jackson/Brunson or others for a big piece then Iggy as the final guy could be the finishing touch to a roster that could flirt with contention this year.