12-30-2020, 05:57 AM
(12-30-2020, 12:12 AM)Kammrath Wrote: I and many others have said if he shows he can get back to a star level and the Mavs feel comfortable with the injury risk, then go for it. But if he cannot get back to that consistency then pass.
What you are constantly forgetting is that THJ+pick which was discussed as our offer for Dipo is not a price for an all star player, it is a price for a good player, or a price for a star player with all the risks attached. However you want ot put it. You keep bringing up that "amazing" season while, at least myself, I think Oladipo in all other seasons but last one (when he played just a couple of games after injury) was considerably better than THJ. He is basically what we need. A two way player that can facilitate.
If Oladipo performs well, his price will go up. Since we are back to being over the cap, his future salary is basically irrelevant from team building point of view, just for the Cuban wallet. If we want him and keep Richardson (and others) we need to trade for him and get his bird rights.
With all being said, we of course have no idea what Indiana is actually asking. However, it is pretty certain Oladipo will be traded. It is just a matter who will balk first - someone jumps with a good offer or Indiana lowers their asking price. The way he is playing, first scenario is more likely.