Trade & FA 2023-24: Lavine Market Barely There| NOP Want Trae or Murray

[Luka77]

I fully agree that a third ballhandler/scoring guard is a big need for the summer.

CJ would be the dream scenario, he’s still very close to being an Allstar caliber player. Almost certainly not gettable for us. 

The same probably goes for Sexton.

But I could see us be in range for Rozier or cheaper (salary/asset wise) targets like Schröder/Dinwiddie.

I won’t rule anything out but at this point I don’t see Hardy developing in much more than what we’re currently seeing. Hopefully I’m wrong, would still like to keep him around given that he’s still so young.

CJ is expensive and not on the developmental timeline of this young squad. I would consider it if the Mavs were getting an asset or a young player back but in no way am I giving any assets to NOP to acquire him.  They need to sheed pay role with many of thier players on rookie contracts wanting to get paid.  I'm not looking to help them by giving up the Mavs limited assests for a player like CJ.

I would definatley consider Sexton for the role as he and Simons are the same age as Luka.  I think were Simions gets the edge is he is a Duffy client.  Moreover, I don't think he fits with the current direction of the Blazers team and is very available.

I think its important for us to remember with all of the Mavs young talent is they are likely not the player they are going to be in the NBA until they are around 25.  Will the Mavs have enough patience to see through their development?

I think in Hardys case and role he could be easily replaced by a more established ready young player.  With this team at the footsteps of a championship I don't know if the Mavs can wait on his development.  He likely needs more minutes on team that isn't looking to win every game next season.

I think a trade with the Blazers could benefit both parties (Hardy and Simons).