10-15-2024, 10:22 AM
It all comes down mainly to the value of Lively and Gafford around the 2026 TDL.
I personally think Lively's ceiling is much higher than TCs peak and he will be a 35 mpg star. If that comes to fruition there is no way Mavs will pay someone Gaff's caliber market value.
Obviously a hell of a lot can change between now and then but I injected myself into this conversation to give a rebuttal to those who think Gaff is virtually untouchable. I can see many scenarios in which Mavs would consider trading as early as next season. I don't see where they would consider trading him this season unless something drastic happened like Klay going Rondo/Odom on us, or if he suffers a season ending injury.
I personally think Lively's ceiling is much higher than TCs peak and he will be a 35 mpg star. If that comes to fruition there is no way Mavs will pay someone Gaff's caliber market value.
Obviously a hell of a lot can change between now and then but I injected myself into this conversation to give a rebuttal to those who think Gaff is virtually untouchable. I can see many scenarios in which Mavs would consider trading as early as next season. I don't see where they would consider trading him this season unless something drastic happened like Klay going Rondo/Odom on us, or if he suffers a season ending injury.