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[DallasMaverick]

I heard some guy named Marcel (I think) on YouTube say Grimes' agent requested the trade.  He said it like it was a known fact.  I haven't seen that anywhere, but it makes sense that it might be true.  He's not in your plans and you can get back someone of similar quality with a cost controlled contract.  So, why not do the guy a favor.  I still don't see the need to pay for the privilege, but maybe that cost control versus the uncertainty of a RFA is more valuable than I think.

There were certainly indications that Kidd was unhappy with Grimes (based on playing time), and even a couple of instances where Grimes seemed unhappy with his role & usage.

I think the Max Christie trade made him even more expendable, and he would have been even more unhappy with his role.

Good move, Nico.