07-28-2023, 01:49 PM
(07-28-2023, 01:39 PM)mvossman Wrote: The original deal discussed in this thread was just Holmes for Capela straight up (assuming the trade kicker could allow that to be a match. I'm guessing that is not the case). There was no mention of McGee. Throwing McGee in there does make it closer in value as Atlanta is no longer saving any cap and eating McGee contract.
Part of this does come down to what I think makes sense vs strictly value. I have no interest in paying our very limited resources to get off a contract. I also have no interest in sending out our most significant asset for an aging stopgap solution. I agree that we don't need more stars, but when "aggressively pursing role players" I think that needs to be long term options like Williams.
I think we will never reach consensus which role player is great. None of them is perfect, each has their flaws. But it seems Mavs do like Capela. I also think he is one of the centers that should work well next to Luka. A much better version of Powell. Sure, he could be played off the floor in some situations, but that is why we have Maxi
I know original deal only has Holmes. Even with that, I don't see Atlanta even considering a straight up deal for Capela. If they did, it would already be done, imho. They don't need to trade him. He might not be perfect for them, but it is no harm if he stays there. My assumption is, that Mavs and Hawks might have agreement on the asset compensation. Seems to me they can't agree on Atlanta taking the salary needed.