08-14-2023, 05:50 PM
(08-13-2023, 03:08 PM)omahen Wrote: Totally agree on McGee. I doubt they will be paying someone to take his contract. After that, it is what you said.That is basically 2 separate trades.
As for 2027, circling all the teams, I just can't find anything that seems realistic for me. Other than Capela, really. I would love it if we could get AJ Griffin or Johnson back for the pick. But I am affraid Atlanta is more interested in young guys than picks. I would rather give up 2027 than Green in a deal, since trading Green just opens new hole.
Would OKC consider trading Dort (I would still want a bit back, I don't think he is worth full 2027)? It wouldn't solve our center situation, but it never hurts to have good wings. Although, this brought me to an idea:
OKC: THJ, 2027 pick (could use some more shooting in their line-up)
Atl: Green, Holmes (young player and back-up center - I think Holmes makes more sense than McGee because of contract), asset from OKC
Dal: Dort, Capela
Neither Dort nor Capela are perfect, but they are better than what Mavs have at the moment. I am not really sure Green has it in him to become full time credible starter. Would love to, but it has been three years and still huge question marks. Dort is a better defender and not affraid to shoot it or drive to the basket. Could his efficiency improve in Dallas?
Holmes and Green for Capela. My trade swapped Green with McGee and added the 27, so honestly I don’t see much of a difference between mine and this, I’d rather have Green than the 27, looks like you’d rather the opposite.
Then THJ and 27 for Dort. I like Dort, he’s basically Smart in a smaller market. This is a pretty decent trade too, especially considering, as a whole, the trade is a pressure release valve for the SG/SF spot minutes (2 for 1).
I’d prefer to figure out a way to add McGee in the trade, but since I’m fine with my trade, I’m fine with this too. Defense for offense is always good with a team who has been mostly offense for so long.