Trade & FA 2024-25:

[Ghost of Podkolzin]

I agree with board concern regarding Grimes being mentioned at all in trade discussions.  One of the many negatives of the current injury situation is that Grimes is going to get a lot more minutes and potentially jack up his price.

One interesting scenario that I have not seen suggested.  If the Mavs are concerned with Grimes costing too much, and Herb Jones actually is available for the  right price, some kind of package centered around Grimes + first for Jones might make some sense.  I don't know if Maxi + Grimes + first works (it does in NBA trade machine) but that would make sense from an overall minutes standpoint.

There are worse problems than Grimes performing to big money.  Even when everyone is healthy, I think Grimes or Naji should start with Klay as the 6th man.  Going forward, I think Grimes is the perfect Kyrie replacement, such a great combo with Luka.

Grimes gambled on himself.  Looks like he will hit the jackpot.