Trade & FA 2024-25:

[KillerLeft]

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.

Someone above (can't remember who) proposed this literal trade, only with TWO outgoing 1sts. He said it was a perfect match, money-wise (I haven't checked). 

I personally don't think that's enough to get it done, but then again, maybe Jones is trying to force his way out behind the scenes? For the record, I'd be ALL OVER THAT.