SIGN & TRADE: Lowry to MIA | Dragic + Achiuwa + 2nd to TOR

[KillerLeft]

While I agree that Powell’s contract is not good (neither is Dragic’s), we would also be taking on $5Mish this year in the trade. That is not insignificant and IMO, makes up for $11M they pay for Powell next year, that and the fact that Powell isn’t a useless player, just overpaid.

From a negotiating standpoint, this is astute. 

I think most owners care more about that extra $5 million (immediate spending) than fans think. 

But, I also really want Dragic. So, I'm happy if it's true the Mavs are getting better at negotiating, but I'll also be sad if they don't get Dragic.