09-19-2023, 09:43 AM
(09-18-2023, 11:30 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I appreciate the reply and clarification. Unfortunately I think your valuation for Eason, and KPJ especially, are a bit out of the solar system...
Eason put up middling stats on an objectively horrible team. He was a bright spot for sure, one of their better guys, but I don't think he is vastly better than what we'd be getting from Green or even OMax. To give up either one in addition to our last best trade piece for Eason who wouldn't be anywhere close to being our 3rd best player the day the trade is finalized is roster building suicide and malpractice imo.
Further, KPJ's valuation as an asset is probably the worst in the NBA right now. He is literally worth nothing more as an expiring deal that can be sent away before training camp. His time in the NBA has come to a close. HOU has been saying they're willing to attach draft compensation to any team who could take KPJ and give them a vet.
A revised trade following your desires (and is much more palatable/realistic) would be: THJ for Eason+KPJ+1st. Why does HOU send additional draft compensation? Because the Mavs are footing the bill on KPJ AND giving up the best player in the trade.
Another downfall for such a trade is that the Mavs lose their last middle tier contract for trade matching for someone who's making star level money. THJ+Holmes can bring back a lot money wise. Is Eason and the PR storm KPJ will inevitably bring worth cashing in all of that?
Eason's stats last year are on par with OG's and M.Bridge's. He's projecting to be that type of player.
Think of KPJ like Holmes. Sometimes you take on distressed assets to get steals (OMax). If we have to take on KPJ's contract to steal Eason, you do it and waive the POS.