2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

[SleepingHero]

Pretty sure he had a PER around 17 last year, and he's around that now. That's way better than Maxi or DFS.

No one watches the games like you do. You are the game thread master. Don't you see what Burke is doing in these games? You're underrating him. I have every confidence that he's the third-best player on the roster now - unless perhaps Bobi is.

Haha flattery is a good way to get people to agree with you Scott! 

And yes, I'm watching and loving Burke breaking down defenses, nailing spot up threes, and playing pesky D on Lou Will. He's been a monster. No doubt about it. Top 4 player for us right now. 

BUT, I am trying to take a step back and temper my expectations. Can Burke really do this consistently over the course of an 82 game season? He hasn't been able to before. Even in his short stint with the Mavs in 2019, Burke didn't blow us away like he's doing now. He showed he could be a solid contributor, but nothing worth paying over the min for the guy. These playoffs Burke showed his value as a microwave. He is a 7-8th man in the rotation on a good team and should be paid as such. His value has certainly been bumped, but if the floor was the min before, then I can't see why he should be paid anything more than 4-6 mil now after a hot series. Mavs shouldn't be baited into overpaying for a guy like Burke just because he is hotter than a grease fire right now. 

I want Burke back, but at the right price. If the Mavs sign Burke to the full MLE, our expectations (and our opinions of him) are going to change real fast next season. Burke's shine goes away real quick if he isn't a value guy. 

If I was the Mavs, I'd dump Wright as soon as possible. If Wright's money was gone I'd definitely be more lenient in paying Burke.

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I like Hield. What would it take to trade for Myles Turner? He’s a local guy. I’ve always liked his game.

Significantly more than for Hield. Thats for sure. 

Turner is the prototypical NBA center in todays league. Defends the rim at an elite rate and has range to the 3 point line. Indy has Sabonis, and might not be able to afford both, but they're in a much better position than the Kings and can command a lot more. I'd reckon Brunson, our 2 picks this year, and a 1st round pick in 2025 as the starting point for a Turner trade.

Meanwhile fans on the Kings boards are spit balling a trade of Buddy for THJ+18 straight up and are doubtful the Mavs would accept that offer!

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Would the Bulls and Hornets do this?

Boban

Mavs get

OPJ
Batum

Ain't no way in hell am I trading ultimate chemistry guy in Boban for the corpse of Batum and contract of OPJ. Bobi has proven to be an incredibly valuable offensive piece and his chemistry with Luka makes him close to untouchable for me. Unless we're getting back a star, Bobi should be here.