05-13-2025, 04:37 PM
(05-13-2025, 04:26 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I think PJ would bring a better return than Gafford, I think? Might be better to resign Gafford. Would probably cost less too and is insurance for Lively's availability.
We will see. A lot of options. I think one of Marshall or Martin may traded too. Mavs need more shooting. Not sure Martin has any value now.
I just can't get there, sorry. That's THREE highly paid centers (once Lively's rookie deal ends) on a roster without a true PG, currently. Seems like terrible planning.
I like all the players involved in the discussion, don't get me wrong, and I could actually be talked into moving BOTH Gafford AND PJW, but...I feel it would be insane to give Gafford the next contract he's already leaking he wants (or, are the Mavs leaking it to prepare us for the impending shake up?).
If some people would prefer to trade Lively, I think that's nutbar factor 7, but it's at least a conversation worth having. I think he's vastly superior to Gafford, and him being farther away from a higher price tag makes him safer, too, imho.