12-06-2020, 08:19 PM
(12-06-2020, 06:40 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I honestly think a Harris trade would be the next move IF Giannis signs an extension.
But making that move beforehand is a bit shortsighted imo. Harris isn't going anywhere. No one is actively lining up to get him. If Giannis falls through he could be an interesting avenue though.
So I started writing a response to this and changed my mind half-way through. So first you can't include James Johnson in a trade which means the only realistic trade would be THJ + Powell.
Mavs would get off Powell's deal but take on Harris' money. The big thing the Sixers would get is dumping Harris' contract but they would get another shooter which they would like. Not saying they would do this deal but this is the only one that the Mavs would do. I do actually think the Sixers might do this or might even have to include a protected first round pick just bc the money is so big.
Note that I have been anti-Harris but I would make the case that he would be an upgrade over THJ (clearly) and provide some good redundancy with KP. What I mean by that is that when KP is out then Harris does more on offense than he does when KP plays. He would have to be okay with not getting as many touches but there's no doubt he would flourish in the Mavs offense. When KP is out then you would have a guy like WCS at the 5 and be in business.
Your lineup would be Luka, Richardson, DFS, Harris, KP which is a very nice lineup imo. No issues on offense with this whatsoever. I don't think Harris is a ball-stopper like Barnes. To me he is a clear upgrade over THJ. On defense he isn't amazing but he is a good rebounder which helps.
People on this board hate big contracts but I just think they aren't that hard to move honestly especially if the player is a good player. I'd rather get Hield if possible. He fits better and has a better contract.
Zach LaVine is interesting but if you get him you will have to give up assets and then pay him big money one year later. I don't hate that idea either. I think Mavs will have a hard time getting a third star, so the next best thing is a third scorer, one that is more reliable than the THJ/J Rich type scorer.
Hield/LaVine/Harris/Oladipo types qualify.