06-28-2021, 10:55 AM
(06-28-2021, 09:59 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: With posts like these I'm starting to get excited.I was thinking the Dame would be a fantastic addition to DAL and would make opposing coaches lie awake nights trying to find a counter. But at first glance it appears that DAL would have to gut the roster, give up almost all draft participation and go into multi-year cap hell to get enough to trade.
It makes a lot of sense. DAL also has a young PG that has shown promise in Brunson (* though not nearly the level of prospect of say a Brandon Ingram that was the core of the AD trade).
What would be the final framework of the deal?
POR: Washington/Roizer/Brunson/ 2023 (CHA)+2025+2027 FRP w/ pick swaps in 2024+2026?
CHA: KP+JRich
DAL: Lillard/DJJr/McDaniels
Another angle I think if we're looking for a creative 3rd team could be either GSW or OKC. OKC has a glut of picks that they can never truly foster. They also already have some interesting prospects. I can see them trying to move Kemba quickly to a better situation, even if they have to attach a couple of picks/players to do so.
OKC: KP/JRich
POR: Kemba/Bazely/Brunson/ with all the picks as above but OKC provides 2023.
DAL: Dame/DJJr
Only thing that throws a wrench here is if POR is trying to save money, which they wouldn't be able to do with Kemba.
I do think GSW could be a very willing 3rd team because of their interest in KP too but as to building a quick framework I'm not sure of.
Quick edit: In the Harden deal the Nets traded 3 FRP (2022+2024+2026) with 4 pick swaps (2021+2023+2025+2027). If the Mavs can get a 2023 FRP unprotected they could match the 3 picks and 4 pick swaps frame works easily.
Fortunately, older and wiser heads can see pathways us lesser beings cannot.
Getting Dame puts DAL back into using trades and FA signings to improve/maintain the roster instead of cheap draft talent. But with the expected draw of the new FO team, adding Dame to Luka should be a big draw for anyone wanting a shot at the Larry O.