05-25-2025, 10:59 AM
(05-25-2025, 02:19 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: In terms of the quoted portion above, I agree that AD has value, but I don’t think you realize the depth of the hole you’re trying to fill. Yes, you could get some first round draft capital in exchange for him, but it would be from a good team, so those picks would not be worth very much. Meanwhile, your own picks, worth quite a bit since you are bottoming out and starting over, will be going to other teams. It’s the dumbest possible thing they could do. To do what you are suggesting, your team’s own draft picks need to be part of the war chest.
Would they really have to bottom out in an AD trade? I wonder if there's a scenario where they pivot at the deadline and deal him for a younger established starter. The Mavs could tank the 2nd half of the year to maximize their 2026 1st while Kyrie continues to rehab. Then try to compete again next year with a Kyrie/(AD trade-maybe a Desmond Bane level player?)/Flagg/PJ/Lively core.