Trade & FA 2024-25:

[DanSchwartzgan]

Pretty certain that Grimes isn't being traded. Mavs had interest in February when he was on NYK. They still went after him this summer. Green is the one being mentioned in rumors too.

But that 16.2 TPE is a very interesting number. I just can't see Klay accepting a deal that cheap.

I'm not saying Grimes outgoing is the most likely outcome.  However:

1. Grimes's greatest attribute is he is $12mm cheaper than THJ.  That is the most important thing about him.  He's the path to DJJ

2.  Grimes outgoing sticks with Nico's "top 7-8 comment"

3.  It makes joining in with LAC and GSW easier if this ends up being a 3 way.

Just saying it is worth considering as you construct Paul George deals.