ROSTER TALK: Mavs favs for Vogel if no HC job exists. Kyrie handshake deal?

[Smitty]

I’m confused because I thought you said Mav’s would pass on Wood/THJ (and subbing SD isn’t that big a departure).  I agree with the take above.  I do believe it would take the picks given what Gobert brought.

I realize Dallas isn’t on the list (LAC wasn’t on Kawhi’s list either).  KD wants to win another championship.  If Luka can drag this rag-tag bunch to the WCF’s, Durant has to see a path to the finals next to Luka.  He may have better relationships elsewhere….who knows.  And Dallas didn’t exactly threat his bestie Jordan well while he was here.  But Brooklyn doesn’t have to trade him where he wants to go.  Dallas could be a good compromise situation for all parties.

My original comment about the Mavs saying no was sarcasm. I would trade anyone not named Luka for KD. Even your two proposals and the (2) FRPs I don’t believe to be enough to get KD. Also, the Mavs are on KD’s list FWIW.