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I'm thinking Gafford is going to be the main trade focus. I would expect to get a player/pick haul to capture part of what was missed in the Luka trade.

I also think they will find ways to shed Powell and Hardy.

OMax is a question mark in that he definitely has an NBA physique, but nobody is sure about an NBA brain. He'll probably be available for trades if needed. He has TO's for next season and the one after. Are those year by year decisions?

I'm not sure what role Martin has on this team going forward.

I would not re-sign Exum or Din unless there are no other options available. Exum only played in 18 games and Din tried to be the hero too often and would kill ball movement.

PJW is just too flexible to let go right now. He's a very good defender against all but the biggest opponents. I do wish his scoring was a little less THJ-esque though.

Marshall plays hard, has an interesting floater game and shows flashes of passing creativity.

BWill will be a youth addition as he showed a lot during the season and playoffs when given a chance. Maybe not THE answer at PG, but can be part of a group solution. I also think DAL can keep front court depth by signing Kai Jones. He felt a lot like Gafford-lite when playing late last season. The two of them will be on cheap contracts to help the apron situation.

Does anybody have a feel for Christie's status? He started off really hot, but was almost unseen as season wound down. Is he a part of the young guns group? I would like to see him evolve into more of a PG role, but maybe that's not in the cards.

Finally, I add my delight in seeing this board throw off the mourning clothes and get back to looking to the future.