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

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Don't disagree but would add that the main reason many of us (and the Mavs) valued Kleber was/is his ability to switch at least 2-5. Looking back at the Mavs last few runs we had multiple playoff series where Kleber was the best wing/forward defender on the roster. I think Stewart isn't quite as quick on the perimeter but still above average for a big.
I really like Stewart as a versatile center. Not the biggest fan of him as a PF. But Lively isn't going to play 40mpg and tends to be in foul trouble. Mavs probably have at least 15-20 backup center minutes available. Against bigger opponents both can share the floor for a couple of minutes. That would put Stewart in the 20-25 minutes range. How much are we willing to give up for another rotation piece that would be an upgrade over the current backups bigs but probably not good enough to be a clear-cut starter?

This is where I am at.  I see him mostly at a center.  I think the Mavs play best when they have two mobile wings.   I think Stewart could play some power forward as you mention getting him to 20-25 minutes.  He would provide some needed toughness too.   But because I see him mostly as a center, I would offer packages meant for a backup/strong rotation player.   His asking price may be higher than that though.