09-14-2023, 09:53 AM
(09-14-2023, 08:31 AM)omahen Wrote: 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.
Sometimes, when a player does something toxic and stupid, a team will just jettison them without any regard to value.
But sometimes, they realize they'd be selling at the lowest point, so they commit to rebuilding value before they yank the chain. Miles Bridges, etc.
From the Mavs perspective, the trick is to find a seller who's selling emotionally, without regard to value.