Trade & FA 2024-25:

[Smitty]

In the long term I would rather have Grimes than Thybulle.  Its hard to see the minutes work with both of them, so I kind of feel like its one or the other.  If you don't think you can hang onto Grimes, then he should be in a package for a legit two way player instead of a defensive specialist.

I agree. I'd much rather have Grimes also and think the Mavs need to keep him long term. I can see the FO thinking they can never have enough wing defenders and wanting both. This specific move just offers some more flexibility really, a bit of insurance if Grimes' number gets too high for some reason. But for me, give me both and I'll figure out the playing time when it comes.