12-11-2024, 01:57 PM
(12-11-2024, 01:42 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I don't know if that gets it done, and haven't taken even a second to check your math or consider alternative paths, but...for the record, I make that deal in a heartbeat. Even better if you somehow avoid giving up O-Max, but to my mind, adding Jones would more than makeup for the drop-off from Gafford back to the Powell/Kleber combo behind Lively. I know some will disagree, but I think the Mavs come out ahead in that exchange. Herb Jones is a difference making defender.
I would say Gafford, OMax and 2 FRPs is a pretty steep price to pay and would be fair value, I think the only way it wouldn't be enough would be if a bidding war starts which very well could happen for a player like Jones. You could use Maxi or PJs contract instead of Gafford (although I think if you did PJ you'd have to remove OMax or add incoming salary) but knowing the Pels are looking for a center I would assume Gafford is their target based on the betting odds.
I'm with you though, I think Powell/Maxi playing minutes behind Lively would be fine, especially during the regular season. The other thing to consider when it comes to the minutes behind Lively in a hypothetical like this is that come playoff time you may end up just going small and playing Jones at center the way the Pelicans basically are right now so just noting there's a third option to Powell and Maxi.