02-05-2025, 01:39 PM
(02-04-2025, 08:30 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: @TheSteinLine
Amid a growing belief leaguewide that Kevin Durant actually could be traded this week, sources say nothing has changed in Houston regarding its posture on a major in-season change.
The Rockets, as covered by @TheSteinLine repeatedly this season, want to give their young team a playoff shot. There have been no signals yet to suggest a possible audible at this deadline.
So the rumors were GSW, Mavs, and Rockets. And if they Rockets are bowing out, that means either the Warriors are using the Mavs as leverage, or the Mavs are actually in this.
I don’t believe it though.
I really think the Mavs could have the best offer. The scary thing is Lively would have to be included in the deal. If he is not, I think others can beat the offer. In addition, we would have to give up some really good players. I am totally out giving up Lively, so that probably means we are not a real threat.
It worries me though if Nico feels like he is cornered what he could offer now or in the offseason.