Trade & FA 2024-25:

[SleepingHero]

So in my lack of sleep stupor from being overworked, I had a somewhat of a radical trade idea that I believe fills exactly what the Mavs are looking for.

We're all well aware by now on the trade limitations any hypothetical trade can have regarding salary, fit, etc. Mavs want an elite perimeter defender, but they also need a solid backup 4 that can stretch the court, AND if they were to trade for said perimeter defender, Gafford is most likely on his way out. And if Gafford is on his way out, then they need a new backup center as well.

Well the one name I was scouring then league that actually fills ALL those things and makes sense to me is Draymond Green. He is still an elite perimeter defender. He is a fantastic small ball 5 that can protect the rim. He has somehow found his shot again and can hit a 3. He can distribute the ball well in the post. He has great chemistry already with Klay and is one of the few dudes that is very cool with Luka.

A Maxi+Gafford for Green deal works money wise. Mavs get their backup 4, 5, and elite perimeter defender in 1 move with Green. Plus the fact we just hired the former Warriors PBO for the last 15 years doesn't hurt either.

I don't know, is this a pipedream? Sure. But it does make a lot of sense to me on paper.