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

[Smitty]

I think there’s zero chance the Mavs organization doesn’t think they’re “contenders” with 2 of the best 10 players in the league. They’ve spent the offseason targeting players that fit Luka, whom two seasons ago made it to the WCF, (Kyrie= Brunson, GWill = DFS, Thybulle = Reggie). I think they found a day 1 rotation player in OMax so maybe POR matching Thy won’t sting as much.

I also think there’s absolutely no reason to trade THJ unless it’s a clear upgrade AND the money makes sense (LT vs no LT / 1st Apron). THJ has a clear role on this current roster. If he’s outgoing in any trade you will need to replace him as the backup SF.

Luka and Kyrie should be good enough to win in the regular season with below average center play. I think they wait to see if they’re really a starting Center away and if so, use their remaining assets at the TDL to address. Seeing what you have in Holmes is the logical way forward at this point.

The only potential trade that makes sense from a Mavs perspective before then, is the one SH came up with:

Maxi+THJ+FRP and/or 3 SRP’s for Allen & Okoro

Interesting enough that trade is an exact salary match (28.9M), and trading two 31 year olds for 2 players under 25 fits the youth movement.