11-07-2019, 02:24 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-07-2019, 02:43 PM by StepBackJay.)
(11-07-2019, 01:40 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: I think the only way to acquire Gordon would be to trade Lee, Brunson and Jackson for Gordon. If they don't want the expiring contract, they might want either DP or Maxi to replace Gordon along with Brunson and Jackson. I would be good with both trades. We would have a truly 3rd best player and our rotations could get a little smaller doing a 3 for 1 trade. They aren't giving up Gordon without getting young players back. Maybe we could keep Jackson and throw in two #2's but I would be surprised if they would do that.
I would rather trade DP between him and Maxi if Gordon is coming back because Gordon is a bigger, better and more athletic DP. Maxi can still bring that tough D off the bench.
Gordon would be fantastic as the third guy. I would give up any combination of Brunson, Jackson, Powell, Maxi picks to make it happen. Maxi, Jackson, Brunson would be a pretty nice package, I am not sure Mavs would give that up. I would also be willing to take Fournier for Lee if they want to get off of Fournier's contract. For the sake of argument if you do Maxi/Jackson/Brunson in some kind of legal trade:
Luka/Wright/JJB
Curry/JJB
DFS/THJ
Gordon/Powell
KP/DFS/Boban
While this cuts into the Mavs depth it also breaks loose the logjam of players we currently have. Curry needs more minutes, JJB can probably get a regular spot in the rotation, Wright definitely needs more minutes and Gordon would be a clear 33-35 mpg type of guy. I would love this type of move should the Mavs want to pull the trigger at the TDL.
Gordon trade idea:
Fournier + Gordon + filler for
Powell + Brunson + Jackson + Lee/filler
Orlando would downgrade Gordon to Powell and thus lose some defense but they have a ton of defense anyway. They would upgrade Fournier who is trash to Jackson who is much better and get off of Fournier's money. They could also get Brunson if they value him as a potential starter.