Trade & FA 2024-25:

[SleepingHero]

Just more evidence that for once, a trade like this, the type we usually obsess about for months, is neither likely nor even needed. I don't know what we're going to do with our time during trade season.

I agree that a Portis level trade isn't necessarily needed/likely, but from a pure talent perspective, getting Portis for Maxi+Hardy (or Exum/Powell) is a no brainer. He's been a top 6-MOY candidate for the last 4 years. He's been a 10ppg stretch big with pretty solid defense. I can see why Nico was interested in him and I can still see the fit now as a backup big.

As much as I want OMax to take that next step, I can't rationally say he's ready for big time minutes on a championship level team. He will get there one day. But if the Mavs are serious about winning, it's time to load up with good vets. Portis qualifies as that AND he's only 29. 

Again, I'm not pining for this trade, but it makes sense.