07-15-2023, 06:14 PM
(07-15-2023, 11:59 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: Looking at our needs, most would agree that center is probably our greatest remaining need. I think we also need a third point guard at least for the games when Kyrie or Luka will be out.
I suggest the following trade: Mavericks send Richaun Holmes, Javale McGee and a 2027 top-10 protected first to the Wizards in exchange for Daniel Gafford and Delon Wright. If the pick falls in the top 10, we would have to convert it to our only remaining tradeable draft pick- the Miami 2028 2nd rounder.
Gafford would likely become our starter and would upgrade our rim protection and rebounding. Powell is obviously the better offensive player and they would serve as a decent platoon until Lively is ready.
Delon Wright didn't work out for the Mavs last time under Rick Carlisle but I think he's an elite role player. The advanced stats really like him, especially RAPTOR. He is an elite defender who can guard 1-3. He can play some point when needed. He's not a great shooter but 34.5% isn't bad and that was while playing on a bad Wizards team. I think he would likely work his way into our rotation even when everyone is healthy because he would be one of our two best defenders (along with Josh Green).
For the Wizards, this accomplishes their primary goals of becoming even worse on the court while acquiring an asset for the future.
The trades could be made immediately as two separate transactions:
Holmes for Gafford.
McGee for Wright.
If it doesn't work out and the Mavericks collapse and Luka is traded, we would still maintain the option to tank for the 2027 draft and reaccumulate talent that way.
I think this would solve a lot of problems. What do you think?
I like Gafford but don't want Wright at all. And definitely would not trade (or encumber) 2027 1st for something like this.
Take out Wright and get me Kispert. Take out the 1st and use a 2nd. Then I want to talk.