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

[The Jom]

I just want to say that Dan's posts today are brilliant and beautiful.

I think the best cure for the minutes logjam is THJ/Holmes/2nds for Ayton. I don't like Ayton. I don't like his contract. But because the Mavs have done so well at acquiring decent supporting players at reasonable contracts this offseason - 2 rookies, GW, Exum, Curry, DJJ - an albatross third contract isn't as painful.

Acquiring Ayton accomplishes three things:
1) Gets THJ out of Hardy's way as the third creator.
2) Gets not only the question mark of Holmes out of the way, but also ensures that Powell essentially won't play.
3) Makes it unnecessary to play Maxi at the five except as break glass in emergency.

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I really like Ayton on this team. I also like causing KL heartburn, which is an extra bonus. But I think you’re way wrong about Maxi. He’s a center now. The 4 spot belongs to Williams, Prosper, and Jones.