05-15-2025, 08:43 AM
I think people who are debating whether the Mavs should or shouldn’t trade PJ are missing something pretty important: Does PJ even want to be here now?
If you’re PJ or his agent do you want him playing as a backup out of position during a contract year? Trading PJ may be whats best for both parties at this point.
I expect PJ and Gafford to be paired together to fetch help this summer. PJ/Gafford match Derrick White but I think trading with the Celtics is tricky because they’re over the apron.
Karralla mentioned PJ/Gafford/LAL pick for Patrick Williams/Colby White but honestly I’d be down to not include the pick and target Lonzo instead of White which is a gamble but Lonzo/BWill/Exum (if retained) can all be paired together in every combination without losing too much defense and Lonzo would pair well next to Kyrie as well. Kyrie/Lonzo/Flagg/AD/Lively brings a lot of defense at the rim and creation on offense, question will be shooting and guarding 5 out teams (which will probably be the two issues no matter what if AD is playing the 4)
If you’re PJ or his agent do you want him playing as a backup out of position during a contract year? Trading PJ may be whats best for both parties at this point.
I expect PJ and Gafford to be paired together to fetch help this summer. PJ/Gafford match Derrick White but I think trading with the Celtics is tricky because they’re over the apron.
Karralla mentioned PJ/Gafford/LAL pick for Patrick Williams/Colby White but honestly I’d be down to not include the pick and target Lonzo instead of White which is a gamble but Lonzo/BWill/Exum (if retained) can all be paired together in every combination without losing too much defense and Lonzo would pair well next to Kyrie as well. Kyrie/Lonzo/Flagg/AD/Lively brings a lot of defense at the rim and creation on offense, question will be shooting and guarding 5 out teams (which will probably be the two issues no matter what if AD is playing the 4)
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