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

[omahen]

After quick reading it feels like Wizards fans (while happy with the pick) are much more bummed than Hornet fans.  It will be interesting to watch Washington’s  game.  Would it be safe to assume to hope his game mimics what Gordon does for Denver?  Is that even in the ballpark?  I think Gordon is better but would love to see Washington play that style of game

The idea of a player PJ could be would be worth a 2027 pick. The reality of PJ Washington is worth far less. I don't get how people can celebrate the idea before seeing on court results. Mavs made a huge gamble.

If everything goes well, all those unprotected firsts and swaps will not matter. But there are huge risks things will not work and Mavs will need a long time to get back to relevance, if things don't work out as planned. Phoenix traded their future for Durant and Beal. Mavs traded half of their future for GWill, PJ and Gafford. I appreciate the all in approach, no other choice if you want to contend. But the gamble is huge.

Mavs have 2 FRP, pick swap and hope of young players having value moving forward. So far only Green is really justifying that hope. They will need to replace Kyrie in a couple of years.