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[SleepingHero]

There's a problem with that trade.

The Mavs end up with Drummond.

While I have my doubts that Drummond could fit here, we saw last night how important having an elite rebounder is for this team. Think about it. Could Drummond have gotten the rebounds Powell got in the 2nd half and finished them for dunks? Would Drummond have allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the first 6 minutes?

Drummond isn't the brightest, and we don't know for sure if he could play the way the Mavs want him to, but thats the beauty of his contract. If it doesn't work the Mavs could cut ties and be okay with it.

And think of it from Drummond's perspective. He gets traded to a team run by Luka Doncic, one of the best passers in the NBA. A guy who can set up literally any one. Teams would be watching to see how he works with Luka, because if Luka can't set him up, how would their lesser playmaking PG's fair trying to set up Drummond? AND Drummond is looking for his payday. Having a terrible 2nd half season would severely hinder that venture. 

On the flip side if Drummond works out and is a BEAST in the playoffs then the Mavs found their 5, and are rocking a core of Luka/KP/Drummond with the potential to add even more to that team.