(06-20-2023, 10:22 AM)omahen Wrote: Why not just say, you are not making the deal? No way SA accepts that. If they really, really, really like the guy at #10, you might squeeze some minor draft assets in addition to Johnson, but no way they include Vassel. Vassel and Bilal could easily play as SG and SF. At least this is how I see it.
Johnson is 20ppg wing on a below 20 per contract for four more years. High energy guy. His shooting has been good when they still had a good PG, dropped last year when he had to create more by himself. Improved each year so far. He is definitely worth #10 pick on the market. It is just a question if you see him as a fit on Mavs or not.
Vassell and Bilal are redundant. Almost the same player, although I think Bilal is more athletic and has better ball handling skills.
SAS are light years ahead of the Mavs in evaluating, drafting and developing talent. That much has been shown year after year for at least the last two decades.
If they want a talent and to trade a young vet for a talent the Mavs should think about taking that talent themselves. Last time SAS traded away a young vet for a draft pick they ended up with Kawhi while the other team got George Hill.
If SAS likes someone that the Mavs are unsure about they better demand a premium.
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