(01-02-2021, 02:52 PM)cow Wrote: I have a feeling Barton is getting moved by the TDL.

(01-01-2021, 11:24 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: GSW: Harden and Tucker

DAL: Draymond Green

HOU: James Johnson, Wiseman, Josh Green, Oubre, 2 Dallas 2nd rounders, 3 GSW 1st rounders

Who says no?

(01-02-2021, 06:09 PM)Playmaker Wrote: So Draymond in his debut scored no points and got abused on the defensive end in the 18 minutes he played.  Why are Mavs fans so desperate to trade for other teams terrible contracts/players?

Draymond is shell of his former self.  And is only a big name player that provides very little substance.

(01-02-2021, 02:49 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Maybe, maybe not. My point was that what you’re suggesting for Oladipo, who you believe is a potential third star for this team, is equivalent to the *current* THJ/Hield deals. 

I don’t think that’s realistic, which is part of why I haven’t been interested in trading for him or targeting him in free agency. I think he‘ll either be overpaid or very unhappy by this time next year.

(01-02-2021, 02:52 PM)cow Wrote: I have a feeling Barton is getting moved by the TDL.

(01-05-2021, 07:55 AM)pompelmo Wrote: Johnson + Hardaway for Tobias Harris at the deadline (if Philly goes for it),
then re-signing JRich over the cap.

That's the way to optimize the payroll and get the most out of our current situation. Letting go of the non-tax payer MLE of 10 million$ to have 19 million$ cap space (if we intend to keep JRich) while letting go WCS doesn't make sense.

(01-05-2021, 08:35 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I was for that in the off season (when most here were worried about his contract).  Harris is playing fantastic through 7 games and Philly looks great.  I doubt they do anything that big while having the kind of success they are having.

(01-06-2021, 09:34 AM)Guwop Wrote: what about Marvin Bagley? I'd give up a 2nd rounder and one of the vets for him.... like Powell

(01-06-2021, 09:34 AM)Guwop Wrote: what about Marvin Bagley? I'd give up a 2nd rounder and one of the vets for him.... like Powell

(01-05-2021, 08:35 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I was for that in the off season (when most here were worried about his contract).  Harris is playing fantastic through 7 games and Philly looks great.  I doubt they do anything that big while having the kind of success they are having.

(01-06-2021, 11:05 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Problem with Bagley is that his value is so low right now the Kings are almost obligated to hold onto him and hope to rejuvenate him.

Any potential Bagley deal right now would almost certainly end with the Kings getting absolutely fleeced. Bagley hasn't shown to be a superstar. He's one dimensional on offense with a tendency to tunnel vision and he can't really defend a lick. But his athleticism/motor and general court sense means when he's out there he's still productive, which means the Kings would do best to hold onto him for now and hope to increase his value if that's at all possible. 

The only way I can see this changing is if Bagley's off-court drama starts to turn the season into a train wreck. They've lost 2 in a row since that tweet by Bagley's dad and it's been dominating the local Sac news for the week. To add yet another wrinkle, Fox's dad tweeted for the Kings to trade Bagley as well. Invariably this is not good for chemistry of course. 

It is also interesting that under Walton's lead, 2 of what were once thought to be core players for the Kings future have echoed desires to play elsewhere in Hield and Bagley. Perhaps the Kings could be tempted to trade Bagley if it meant also getting off of Hield's contract and issues, and the Mavs would actually have use for both of these players. But one has to ask is it worth the risk to bring in a guy who is seeking a much larger role than what he's in and would be motivated to play for himself, and who thinks he's better than he is with loud parents? I admit I'm not so gung-ho looking at it that way. Though if it nets us Hield, I honestly could care less. Hield's camp has gone radio silent since Bogdon was let go and his starting spot returned, so I'm not worried about his attitude and I've written many thousands of words about how well Hield would fit here. 

Needless to say this is definitely an avenue the Mavs could go, but if the Kings know any better they'd stand pat and stay the course.

(01-02-2021, 11:24 PM)khaled1987 Wrote: Hopefully anywhere but the Mavs. 
Guy isn't a winning player IMO, like at all

(01-06-2021, 09:48 PM)Branduil Wrote: Time to offer Johnson+Brunson for Aaron Gordon.

(01-06-2021, 09:53 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Wow, that might actually work right now, but...who'd replace Brunson?

(01-06-2021, 09:48 PM)Branduil Wrote: Time to offer Johnson+Brunson for Aaron Gordon.

(01-06-2021, 09:48 PM)Branduil Wrote: Time to offer Johnson+Brunson for Aaron Gordon.

(01-06-2021, 10:00 PM)DrMav Wrote: Was thinking exactly the same thing.

Doubt the Magic mail it in this early, but one can dream.

(01-06-2021, 10:03 PM)Mavs2019 Wrote: Have you seen their record? Tied 2nd best. They are not mailing in anything, which is why 99% this is the moment Mo Bamba gets traded for an emergency PG.