(07-13-2022, 11:02 AM)mvossman Wrote: Ok, so its not wishful thinking. What trade do you image those two teams might agree on? Just a ball park. Do you think the Nets have any interest in giving up Simmons for Timmy and Powell? Do you see the Mavs sending a core piece for a player that doesn't fit and might not play? If the Mavs thought they were bringing in Simmons would they name Dinwiddie as a starter? I think the odds we trade for Simmons is well under 5%.
I don't even know where to begin because if BRK is really chasing Donovan like I think they are, then Simmons would possibly be part of a three or four team trade (and those are way above my pay grade).
What do I think Simmons is worth on the NBA landscape? I think he is worth a rotation player and ONE 1st round pick at most. If I am the Mavs I think I would be willing to go there, but could also see that being too rich for the risk. I could also see the Mavs thinking he is too risky, period.
I am NOT suggesting that I think the Mavs are trading for Simmons. I also would put that probability really low. I am just trying to brainstorm possible things the Mavs might be thinking based on the reporting we know.
And to answer your question: "Do you think the Nets have any interest in giving up Simmons for Timmy and Powell?" My answer is hell yes if it secures them Donovan Mitchell in the process. I think BRK wants to turn the page on the risk of Kyrie and Simmons and be competitive THIS year (they are in one of the most desperate "win now" situations of any team in the league). They might have to trade KD in the process, but we will see.