01-26-2024, 11:01 AM
(01-25-2024, 11:03 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I’m a fan. I also like certain things about trading with Washington. I’ve mentioned their TPE that covers either Holmes or GWill. I’ll also point out that Shamet has a pretty sweet contract. NG next season (decision by 6/29). Then a TO the season after that. A good GM could to a lot with that kind of contract and a TPE.
I’d highly consider paying up for Deni if we can move salary into that TPE and get Shamet’s contract as part of the deal.
It's hard to know if Avdija is really available for trade or not. He's one of only two young, promising players on that roster (Coulibaly is the other). Although it's been reported that the Wizards are trying to acquire first-round picks, I'm not sure that means that everyone is available.
If he is, then he's almost the ideal player we should target. He's an above-average defender and rebounder. He can handle the ball a bit and his shooting is up to 37% from 3 this season. He's improved markedly this year. He's only 23 and likely to improve. He's clearly worth our unprotected 2027 1st.
The issue is that I'm not certain that would be enough. I'm also not certain he's actually available.
I think he'd be worth the 2027 1st-round pick as well as OMax if that would be the price. It would also be great if we could include the Holmes contract and get Shamet in return.
I would propose the following trade:
Magic get THJ
Wizards get Gary Harris Jr. (expiring), Richaun Holmes, OMax, second-round pick from Orlando, Mavs 2027 unprotected 1st
Mavericks acquire Deni Avdija, Landry Shamet and Delon Wright.
We acquire a fourth quality starter with the potential to improve. We gain some cap flexibility for the coming summer.