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

[mvossman]

Eh, I'd say he *had* value, and JKidd conspiring with circumstances and Hardy's growing pains are killing that value. 

Definitely don't see him as part of the future. Considering he was supposed to be THJ's replacement, that means that the Mavs' targets have to include scorers, which are of course the most expensive targets.

The Mavs are in a really crappy position right now - lots of potential with our big two and Lively, but lots of holes on the roster, especially in terms of defense. If they trade '27, that mortgages two of the three picks they could send out this summer (iirc) for a significant trade. If they trade THJ, they don't have enough offense. It would take a huge home run trade to justify sending out the '27. 

The excitement of the first few games is starting to wear off, tbqh. It's a long season, and there's still several months until the TDL. I know everyone wants them to make a move now, but let's see how this all plays out. I'd feel a lot better about things if we had a real coach, but at least we have a real GM (between Nico and Lindsay) as seen by the offseason successes, so there's that.

So you are saying 15 games has tanked his value.  I don't think GMs kneejerk as much as fans do, but I could be wrong.

I think its really early to say he can't ever provide us what Timmy does.  It probably wont be this year, but I think there is a good chance he gets there eventually.

This team needs a two way wing who can be the number 3.  That's not really impacted by Hardy growth or sending out Timmy.  We are unlikely to acquire that player this season, which is fine.  We are not ready yet.

This season is about player development and jelling as a team.  There was never going to be a magic trade to take this team from the lottery to contender in one year.  This should probably be the mindset at the TDL as well.