06-20-2024, 10:09 AM
(06-20-2024, 09:41 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: I go a little off the beaten path, but two trades I think are fairly realistic:
1. Thybulle + 34th pick + 40th pick for our 2025 lottery protected + THJ (imho you might even be able to go even higher in the protection)
Thybulle is a much better player in theory than in reality. I think the Blazers care about him as much as we do about THJ, but Thybulle´s contract is longer.
2. Jalen Smith S&T + 36th pick for Kleber + Powell + 58th pick
Smith is an UFA, so the Pacers have little leverage and Kleber could be a real useful player to them. We add Powell to gain maximum financial flexibility.
I think you are underestimating how bad Thybulle is on offense. He is roughly the same animal as DJJ from 3, but he literally does nothing else. The goal is to improve the offense without taking a significant hit defensively. Thybulle would be going the wrong way.
I also think you are overestimating Maxi market value. He is very likely a negative asset due to his age, health concerns and contract. Why wouldn't Indy just keep Jalen, who is 23 and just had his best year?