09-14-2023, 02:41 PM
(09-14-2023, 10:26 AM)omahen Wrote: Media said Houston is exploring trades which bring them a vet ready to contribute now. They are not just looking to dump KPj. Even without the incident, he wasn't a great fit for them as he is not really a PG, a great shooter or defender. The incident just made it more necessary to trade him, as he is bringing all the crap too. On the other hand, I doubt there are many buyers willing to take that crap, since this is far from the first time the off court crap happened. I think no team will keep him and might be his time in the league is done. However, I wouldn't expect Houston to pay assets just to dump him. He is expiring (his last two years are not guaranteed) and I expect they will just waive him if they can't get something in return. They don't have any salary problems this season that would prevent them eating his salary hit.
Dallas is still in win as soon as possible mode. I doubt they would see value in trading THJ for a protected FRP (I don't think you can get more) for a player they would just waive. As I mentioned before, Mavs don't have many salaries left that could be used in a trade.
Thats a tough call. A lot of stuff in play. I think team gets worse if they send out Tim for air, but they do have a lot of coverage, and it would make it easier to get the kids more involved. A protected first has legit value and I don't think most folks thought we could get a first for Tim. On the other hand, there is a good chance we are going to be looking for a big trade next offseason, and Timmy would have been excellent salary ballast to get that done. The only other contract we will have left of that nature is Holmes, and that might not be enough. On the other hand, sending out Tim for air would make it easier to extend Green and stay under the tax.
If Dallas was in win as soon as possible I think they would have traded that pick instead of drafting two first rounders. I feel like the Curry signing was specifically in case they make a trade like this. If we could get a protected first (depending on the protection) I think they might pull the trigger.