2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

[StepBackJay]

DAL: Covington
MIN: Wright, Jackson, 2020 GSW 2nd, 2020 UTA 2nd.

Is that enough? Is that better than Kuzma + fillers? Would a team like HOU offer a 1st for him? 76ers has four 2nd rounders in this draft to throw (Most notably NYK and ATL).

I forgot about Wright, that does make a lot of sense as he gives you defense, playmaking, is younger and is also on a very good contract. I think that trade would make sense for both teams.

I like Wright a lot and I actually think he will get better over time as he gains confidence. I do not want to trade him for anyone who isn't as good or better on defense since I love his defense. Covington would qualify. I think this trade would be very good for both teams. Like you say it depends on how much Minnesota values Kuzma. I would even up the ante and add Lee for Dieng if I needed to which would give Mavs a big and future expiring while freeing up space for Wolves.

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If I were the Mavs I would try to keep collecting assets and try to get a star through trade or just continue to have good talent around KP & Luka rather than chasing FA's in 2021.

Mavs have all kinds of smaller assets. Getting Covington would improve their overall assets even though he is older and would obviously cost you some assets to get him here. It's a reason why I'd love Favors if you can get him on a reasonable deal. You never know when a deal comes along where you can send 4 good players on sub 10 mil/yr deals for a 30+ mil disgruntled star that fits your core perfectly. If not that sometimes 2 good players can net you 1 better player in the right deal.