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

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What I think you are missing in your thinking is, that Mavs have tons more information. We watch games and some stats. It is perfectly understandable that a fan doesn't have much information how a certain player will develop.  Mavs live with those guys 24/7. They should know, especially about Brunson. No excuses there. 

I don't think anyone actually said they would trade 2027 for just Capela. Itsgotime thinks that would be the price if Holmes and McGee are matching salary. Lets say you traded 2027 pick and received a lottery protected pick back. I don't think that really drastically changes the future or current flexibility for Mavs.

I realize the Mav’s have more info than you or I.  And I did say that I am less forgiving with Brunson because they had him from the get go.  It still doesn’t change the fact that every poster is GM of the year with the luxury of hindsight.  If I support or fawn over a certain trade or pick and it later turns out to be a dud, I personally feel like it’s disingenuous to use the excuse that they should have known better to invalidate my position.

And to clarify my opinion on Capela, I personally am not in favor of including the ‘27 1st in any trade where he is the centerpiece.  The only way to know is to make the move and see how it turns out.  If the trade happens, I hope it turns out hugely positive and exposes me as a second rate armchair GM (which I probably am).  If it turns out bad, folks won’t see any I told you so’s or stone throwing from me, it’s all just speculation and educated guesses anyway.