Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

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I am ecstatic the Mavs are focusing on Thybulle. I hope POR doesn't match. His defense is exactly what we need.

Regardless whether or not it's for a full MLE, I don't think POR would match just based on fit and timeline. Thybulle is 26 and is an ancillary player to a contending team. He's not going to develop further on a tanking team. I do think the Mavs will have to offer some type of compensation for Thybulle. Maybe POR could be interested in tank commander Wood?

If POR isn't going to match, as you say, then "compensation" is not part of the landscspe. You just negotiate an offer sheet, and wait out the day until the ROFR expires.