Trade & FA 2024-25:

[SleepingHero]

I agree with that, but i think Gafford would be on the trade market only if we are targeting some ''fancy name'' out there, but i doubt that this will be the case this season.

We already saw what is happening without proper backup center in all previus seasons, so after we finally got him i don't think we are going to trade him, specially as everyone knows how small market is for centers.

And in the situation where we are now and that is contending for the ring i doubt that our plan is creating a hole on the center position.

In my opinion trade(s) this season will be minor, with targeting not exacly the ''fancy names'', but the players who are available and who can do their job.

If we are adding draft capital in the deals i would assume that our offer is Kleber (to injury prone) plus maybe salary fillers like Exum or maybe even Powell and our targets are the ones who are making 8-15 mil. per season.

Avdija mentioned before is good example, but knowing the Blazers, they would demans multiple FRP for him.

DFS is currently looking most realistic trade target, with price also falling down. After Schroder trade i doubt they will get FRP for DFS.

Korey Kisper from Washington could be also be interesting.

Kelly Oubre could also be an option if Philadelphia will be sellers this offseason (not a fan of him), but defensive ratings aren't bad.

For the Jazz and Pelicans players (Collins) we don't have salary matches or we have to trade important players (Gafford).

Oubre is an interesting name.

And I only threw in Gafford solely because Herbert Jones is that level of player where he's worth it. Probably the best perimeter defender in the league and he's locked up on a solid contract the next 3 years. 

But yes you're right. The Mavs most likely trade match is someone making anywhere from 12-15mil. DFS definitely seems like an interesting target, especially since I have zero worries about him coming off the bench.