09-14-2023, 08:31 AM
(09-14-2023, 04:11 AM)omahen Wrote: Although my opinion on THJ fit is known, I am not sure I would do that. The only way for Mavs to improve the roster is trade and you need matching salary. With McGee already waived, the only suitable salary left is THJ and Holmes. Perhaps also Kleber if he can't stay healthy and reasonably productive. With THJ salary gone, the only salary left would be Holmes one, which would considerably limit the possibility of the returning salary coming back in a trade.
Thinking more about this. KPj takers are likely only the tanking teams, and there are not many of them. Houston is looking for a serviceable vet who can contribute now, but they don't really need a center as they have Sengun and just gave a nice contract to Landale. THJ could make sense on that roster. Washington is the one team that will surely be bad next season. So how about:
Was: KPj, Houston asset
Hou: THJ
Dal: Gafford
Dallas would bring in a center that could be a good fit and is on a decent contract. Two years to enable Lively development and then expiring contract for a trade. They would also save money. On the other hand they would increase their logjam at center, probably eradicating Holmes minutes. Washington gets more assets for their rebuild.