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

[SleepingHero]

The crazy thing is you could still lose that trade, especially if its protected.  Folks are questioning the 25 mil we ate with the Holmes contract for a first round pick.  Wiggins is over 100 mil.  If he continues to play like he has most of this season, you still come out way behind.

Except Wiggins is 2 years removed from being the 2nd most important person from a championship run. Holmes was never at that level. If Wiggins works out then you've literally solved your wing issue and 3rd scorer and got paid a 1st to do it. 

Of course this is freaking incredibly risky move and if it doesn't work then like KL said, it could be an extinction level event. But you can at least see the payoff and fit. 

I'd make that a 2029 or 2027 first so the mavs have some future trade flexibility. 


Also underrated aspect, Mavs get off of paying Maxi's extension. That at least cushions the cap hit Wiggins will take.