(07-10-2023, 01:57 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: That doesn’t change the equation for me, because I just saw what the Mavs were able to do with the #10 pick on draft night. You can’t tell me it makes sense to send this one (good chance it’s even better) out for Capela (whom I like). Its worth is either a greater aid to a Luka led team than this deal or a good way to jumpstart the post Luka Mavs world.
Capela doesn’t do quite enough for me in EITHER scenario, especially given the investment in Lively. Now, if they had a couple more picks to pony up and could get Siakim, the only true difference maker involved here, I’d happily pull the trigger, but in order to position yourself to even afford giving consideration to moves like that, you have to avoid spending your few and far between firsts in deals like this.
Player like Siakam certainly fits perfectly on this team and Mavs could decide to wait for next season, as they will have 3 FRP to trade. And I am sure it would take all three picks to get a guy like Siakam, because everyone will know Mavs have zero option but to make that move, since there is only so many "Siakams" available each summer. But Mavs can get Capela and still have 2 picks to trade next season. Perhaps having Capela and likely a better score next season would make Mavs job to convince a "Siakam" easier next season. Convince that Dallas is the place to go and he is that final missing piece.
(07-10-2023, 02:01 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: And, what doesn’t seem to get properly understood is that not all firsts are equal. The firsts you’ll get for Luka in a trade are mostly going to be picks in the late 20’s. This Mavs ‘27 might #1, if things go a certain way.
For Capela.
You can put top 4 protection and get something more back. I didn't see anyone saying they would trade 2027 for (just) Capela