04-26-2023, 06:33 AM
(04-26-2023, 02:08 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: How much would you guys trade (if you would) for a hypothetical Kawhi trade?
What about PG13?
Ignore the likelihood of it actually happening for conversation sake.
I don't think this discussion makes sense without looking at the other side (Clippers). I think they want to remain contenders no matter what. Rebuild is not in question due to the nature of their owner and building of new arena. They have one of the best (if not the best) supporting casts, their problem is that their stars can't stay healthy. Three seasons in a row now.
Based on this is that the only thing that would make sense for them is another damaged or disgruntled star. If something like this is not available, they will try it one more time and hope they can finally put together a healthy playoff run. Mavs can't realistically offer that. Irving SnT is not possible due to Clippers high salaries, Luka is not that disgruntled yet. Things could get interesting if Mavs land a top3 pick in this draft. Then we could have a discussion.
I think that want to contend but are not really successful because their stars have flaws are best possible partners. Kawhi and George fit on any team. Clippers team is also constructed in a way that you can put in a player basically on any position. Their role players can defend, score. No matter what are the limitations of incoming star, they could cover for it. Two prime candidates, imho: Minnesota with KAT and Atlanta with Trae.