(04-10-2024, 11:22 AM)omahen Wrote: I think George is in any case a very unlikely option. Not having a SnT option is another big obstacle making it far less likely to happen. Mavs would also get over the second apron. Other than that, THJ, Maxi, Green and Powell would be the salary needed to match his player option. George replaces THJ and Green. We would need to hope OMax can replace Maxi. Powell is a third string center and would be replaced by a vet min guy.
It's actually a 6-for-1, as you have to add 2 more salaries (OMax and Hardy) to get to the 100% salary match.
For Dallas, it's essentially close to the PHX model, which may or may not be of interest. You have a top core of 7 players (Luka, Kyrie, PG, PJW, Gafford, Lively, Exum) which is very good, but paper thin depth. By opting for one-year minimums only on the rest, you might even be able to carve out room for a TxMLE, and ideally return DJJ. But the lack of depth would be hard, as several extended stints of missed games due to injuries are probable with PG (and Kyrie and Exum).
The bigger problem imo is the idea that LAC would be interested in trading PG at all, and for that package. That sure seems unrealistic to me.