Trade & FA 2024-25:

[SleepingHero]

I'm a big Avdija fan.  He and Bogdan B. are probably my favorite THJ trade targets.  You can run some offense through either of them.  I give Avdija the edge on D, but Bogdanovic isn't terrible.  I'd feel very comfortable starting Avdija in place of DJJ.  Slightly less comfortable with BB.  In either case, I really like the idea of keeping two of Luka, Kyrie and Deni/Bogdan on the court at all times.  Avdija's contract is very reasonable and declining.  There is still upside there.

As to your deals, I've seen others propose that it would take 2025 and 2031 to get Avdija.  Maybe Green/Hardy instead of THJ is just as good as a distant pick.  But, they have Hardy already in Poole and I wonder if they would value Green that much more than former #10 pick Johnny Davis?  

I'm almost sure THJ/Second isn't enough for space AND Grimes.  They traded 2 seconds, Burks and Bogdanovic for Grimes.  THJ and a second is not a fair return.

Personally, I'd probably do what it takes to get Avdija and either keep Green off the bench or do THJ/Second to get the space for DJJ.  I don't think you have the firepower for Avdija and Grimes and frankly either Green or DJJ as a bench wing is perfectly fine.  

Lively    Gafford
PJ         Maxi
Avdija   OMax
Kyrie     Green or DJJ
Luka     Exum

I love Avdija as a target. He was my #1 guy this past TDL over PJ, Kuzma, and all the rest. I wanted him with Gafford. 

I just don't think Washington is that motivated to move on from him. If they are, then the Mavs should go all in after him. 

I'm almost sure THJ/Second isn't enough for space AND Grimes.  They traded 2 seconds, Burks and Bogdanovic for Grimes.  THJ and a second is not a fair return.

I actually disagree here. We just saw Buddy Hield get traded for 3 2nd round picks. THJ+2nd, and the 2nds for Grimes is relatively fair value given on how you see Bogdanovic vs. THJ.  

But I also don't think Detroit really wants to trade Grimes after less than 20 games with him. So I suppose I'm reaching your same conclusion, just for different reasons.

I think THJ+2nd for space, trade Green+2025 for Avdija, and then resign DJJ so he's our main POA defender off the bench is a fantastic summer.

I'd also try and go after CP3 to run the bench unit for 20 mins a night as a luxury. We need a type of player that is an offensive system unto themselves off the bench. THJ could be that any given night depending his rhythm. CP3 is absolutely that even with his fragility. 

Lively    Gafford
PJ         Maxi
Avdija   OMax
Kyrie     DJJ
Luka     CP3     Exum