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

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Technically we could move the 2024 pick by trading the rights on that 1st if it falls in the 1-10 range.

There is only one scenario for the Mavs to trade their 2024 FRP. And it isn't really usable.

2024 has been conveyed conditionally to NY - they get it if it lands 11-30. So you can't trade 11-30. 

And if it lands 1-10, it can't be traded due to the Stepien rule, since that would leave a scenario in which in 2 consecutive future drafts (2024 and 2025) the Mavs would possibly be without a FRP. So you can't trade 1-10.

There is one workaround, however (although it's not that useful). You can offer a pick swap for a different FRP in 2024, subject to the condition that Mavs have 1-10. So you can offer pick swap of 1-10 for a diff 2024 FRP, conditioned on having 1-10.

In light of where they are in the standings, that has no trade value. It won't push the needle on a trade to include such a nothing.

The Stepien rule also complicates 2026, since the Mavs might have traded 2025.

I would add one observation to the mix -- I don't think the Mavs would be very interested in any deal that leaves them without picks. In fact, I think they are more likely to add picks, or have picks coming back when they go out. The idea that they would be willing to do whatever they can to take them out of the draft for years doesn't feel correct. They need more pieces on the roster like Lively - kids who can make an impact - and I think they know it.