05-15-2025, 09:08 AM
(05-15-2025, 08:43 AM)StrandedOnBeauboisHill Wrote: 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)
Yep, you said it better on Pj that I have been trying to make.
Not crazy about the White trade. Seems like a lot to give up. Bulls in a tricky position. They should keep White but he is close to a massive raise.
I think White is a killer. Just don’t think he is a point. He could probably play nicely with Kyrie. As the roster sits now, Dallas has two two guards they like. As much as I like White and could see him in a big playoff series, I think the cost will be sky high and the fit is a little awkward in Dallas.
lonzo has been discussed here for a while. I think he has the skillset to really work well. The injury concerns are real. Chicago limited back to back and his minutes. He still was hurt to end the season. He is in a much more manageable contract now. I just have trouble finding the right trade match for Chicago. I doubt Powell and Hardy Interets Chicago. Boy, it would have been nice for Hardy to play well this past year. I think pick 36 may have been attractive to Chicago as a small asset. As is Gafford and Pj is too rich. As is a first round pick. Marshall?