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

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I think it's possible OG might be available this TDL if everything falls into place somehow. Raptors would have to be struggling and he would have to tell them they have to trade him because he's not taking the PO and also not resigning under any circumstance, stuff like that. If the Mavs at that point are in win-now mode and the west looks weak, I wonder if they'd be willing to do something like OMax + Green + THJ for salary matching + 2027 1st for OG + Filler. Would need to free up some cap to resign OG at his new big deal next year as well I think. Imo Hardy+Exum can take over THJ's vacated minutes. Hardy has a similar quick trigger to THJ so I don't think much would be lost.

If the Raps are struggling even a little, don't see how Siakam isn't moved. They're probably trying to inflate his value right now. I wouldn't give up those assets for Siakam personally though, just OG. Although maybe if they planned on Siakam has a frequent small ball 5, maybe that would be worth it.

Thats a bit rich for me.

OG by all means may be the most valuable player in this deal...most likely certainly is.   But Mavs are giving up young potential and a flame thrower that seems to dialed in his defense a little but is also a great culture guy and needed leader in locker room with Kyrie and Dwight.

If team evaluations of Omax are terrible and he doesnt fit their Kyrie timeline by holding his hand until he gets playable....and if THJ is not happy being a bench roll player...maybe I pull this trigger.

THJ scoring threat, drawing charges, better defensive play and locker room guy plus Green whom is young and hustles and has developed a three shot plus OMax who looks raw but could turn into a defensive stud in this league seems like 2 starting level players plus potential IDEAL MODERN NBA sized wing for 1 player.

Gotta give to get.   Im just curious if OG is worth 2 cheap players that fit with Luka(Green, THJ) and a possible 3rd on rookie contract that has ideal size and could turn into a defensive stud.

Kidd must hate Green's game,  THJ is older but spreads the floor for Luka and is playing above his contract or neutral(not a 25M+ cost for 18pts per game and decent defense).

Just seems risky even though all 3 players have warts.

Maybe Luka, Williams, OG, Lively can get it done. Losing depth though.