02-03-2024, 07:09 PM
(02-03-2024, 06:47 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Changing the topic....
How about this simple trade between Dallas, Minnesota and Orlando...no picks:
Dallas gives THJ/Curry and gets Naz Reid and Ingles
Orlando gives Cole Anthony/Goga and gets THJ/Seth
Minnesota gives Reid and gets Cole Anthony and Goga
All three teams remain under the tax.
Minnesota has a huge need at PG behind injury prone Conley. One twisted ankle and the season is over for the #1 seed in the west. Goga gives them a backup behind Gobert to eat some of the minutes lost with Reid. It is basically a position of plenty (Reid) for a position of need (Anthony) with Goga thrown in.
Orlando needs shooting. With Carter Jr. starting and Wagner backing him up, resigning Goga isn't a priority. They are a horrible 3 point shooting team so it is one backup non-shooter in Anthony for two backup shooters in THJ and Curry.
The prize for Dallas is obviously Reid. Ingles can give you a good bit of what Hardaway brings to the bench unit and more creation. Never mind that he's 103.
For the Mavericks, that's about perfect. If I had to be devil's advocate, I would guess Minny might think they can grab a reasonable PG without giving up Naz.