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[SleepingHero]

Would anyone consider....

KP + JR

for

Adams + Bledsoe + #10 + #35

?


1) I personally think both Adams & Bledsoe would be better fits with Luka than KP & JR. So you might upgrade both positions right away.
2) Bledsoe becomes an expiring after next season because the last year of his contract is not guaranteed. 
3) Adams is cheaper than KP by $14M per yr and both have some defensive liability in a playoff situation. Adams expires sooner than KP. Adams has been a consistent positive for his teams, helping with rebounding, screen setting, and overall great effort.
4) You get draft capital to either use or pass along in another trade.

I personally would NOT do that deal. KP has too much value in my eyes for a return like that. Adams, as much as I love him, does carry a negative trade value given his contract and style of play. Bledsoe is one of the worst starting guards and is going to get paid close to 40 mil over the next 2 years.  

So unless Lonzo is attached as well I wouldn't be giving one of our top 3 assets for 2 super negative assets just for a payoff of 2 picks. 

I think a variation that makes more sense for both teams would be:

Powell (or Kleber) + Future 2nd round pick 

For

Adams (or Bledsoe)+ #10

Saves the Pelicans at least 7-10mil a year and they get a big that fits better around Zion. Mavs take on 1 bad contract that perhaps could fit well and in return for taking on such salary gets a lottery pick.