Trade & FA 2024-25:

[SleepingHero]

If Kleber, Hardy, and a 1st were enough, I imagine it’d be done already.

Deadlines also make deals. Perhaps the Pelicans are holding out for a better deal. Perhaps they want Gafford instead of Kleber. Perhaps the Mavs are trying to find a 3rd team with guys the Pelicans like more.

Lots of reasons why there is a holdup. What is interesting is that the rumor came from OTHER front offices, not from the Mavs or the Pelicans. Which makes me think they are trying to tie this deal into a potential Ingram blockbuster where the Mavs provide the picks and take on Herb for their troubles.