(08-14-2023, 01:32 PM)omahen Wrote: I find it very difficult. Both teams are looking to win now. Philly looking for star return for Harden or at least flexibility to get in a position to trade for a star in near future. So I think expiring salary only. Both Philly and Clippers will probably not want to add additional salary but rather look for savings. Based on this, I think Philly only trades Harden and wants expiring and picks back (looks like Clippers are not willing to offer a star like PG in return).
Clippers have a bunch of expirings and can trade 2028 and 2030 FRP. Dallas could help with 2027 pick. But, is there anything on Clippers roster worth that pick? I like Zubac, but I don't think he is worth 2027 pick, unless something else is coming back. But what? None of the Clippers youngsters moves the needle for me. I don't know, best I could come up with.
LAC: Holmes, McGee, 2027 (pick needed to get Harden)
Dal: Zubac, RoCo
Clippers do the trade only if they need the pick for Harden move, otherwise not. Mavs get a starting center on a very decent contract and useful wing on expiring deal while dumping two bad contracts. Everything considered, I don't think it is a very convincing deal for any side included.
Hmm, it would be nice to get Terance Mann instead of RoCo, even though I am not a fan of Zubac's fit with Luka/Kyrie (as Zubac is not mobile enough). Mann would fit nicely next to Luka/Kyrie as he is a good defensive player.
Kyrie, Mann/Green, Luka, G-Will, Zubac
Kyrie, Mann/Green, Luka, DJJ/O-Max, Kleber