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

[DanSchwartzgan]

I do wonder if they will simply bust the 2nd apron and bite the bullet.

PHX would be looking for a pile of immediate cap salary savings in such a deal, and Mavs don't seem to be that guy (unless Mavs could slice Ayton up into smaller chunks, then PHX finds a taker for one of those smaller pieces). Like the rest of you, I land at THJ, Bullock, McGee as the most I would want to offer

I think that first question is important, both for Phoenix and other trade targets.  Do they need to fix their cap sheet now or over the next 13 months?

I’ve presumed THJ to Phoenix based on the Asst. GM from Detroit moving to the Sun’s FO.  At least Phoenix has seen the McGee movie before and had some success with him getting minutes there.  But, THJ doesn’t really help their D or getting their cap under control a year from now.  Seems he should go elsewhere and bring back a cheaper option at starting center (but not too good an option or Dallas would just do that deal and keep the player). Is Reggie better for Phoenix as a player or a S/W at $1.8mm?