Trade & FA 2024-25:

[Ghost of Podkolzin]

Thanks for the clarification. 

I actually agree that Cam Johnson isn’t the answer right now. I don’t really think there is a trade that makes sense both from a talent upgrade perspective and the relative cost of the trade via contract matching. 


But I am interested perhaps in maybe one of the Indiana forwards currently buried behind Siakam. Obi Toppin matches a lot of what the Mavs like from that position. He can’t really shoot but his athleticism is enough to overcome that. Jarace Walker has been a big disappointment, but his contract fits pretty cleanly with Hardy’s upcoming one. His defensive versatility and size still interests me.

Yes.  Obi would be ideal.  His 3pt shooting dramatically improved last year, but down so far this year.  We can use that length and athleticism.  He can be traded on Dec 15th.

Does Carisle want Maxi back?

OMax and Maxi for Obi works.

1 Luka, 10 Din
2 Kyrie, 7 Grimes
5 Naji, 6 Klay
4 PJ, 8 Obi
3 Lively, 9 Gafford