01-21-2024, 07:52 PM
(01-20-2024, 07:21 PM)omahen Wrote: Another rumor has NO being open to trade Jones. I find it highly unlikely. He has a decent contract and there are other ways to keep salary down than his MLE level deal. NO problem is that their stars don't really fit together well. Neither is a shooter or a decent defender. Move one of Ingram/Zion for a better fitting star and Jones contract is gold next to them.
I am not even sure, what would NO look for in such a deal. If their motivation is just to save money, they don't want a long term salary back, but a good player on a rookie deal. They already have enough picks.
But, if he was really available, he would be exactly what Mavs need.
If the Pelicans were to trade Herb Jones, it would be for an upgrade. They already have 11 quality rotation players and as you mentioned, a lot of draft equity. Their problem is that they don't have a top-25 player on the roster. Fat Zion is merely a good player and not the superstar that he should be.
I think Jones might be available for Mikal Bridges or another better player but not for a package of players or picks.
Herb Jones would be exactly what the Mavericks need.