ATL is hard capped at A1. Their payroll is 170M plus. They can't take another 14M contract because they don't have that much room. Which means the trade idea won't work - they need to send trade matching salary to DAL, and now it gets complicated by player values vs salary to choke down.
Although, I think D Daniels' salary should work. Now I'm on board!
No I don't see a low FRP in a bad draft as being nearly enough value for Gaff. Feels like a giveaway. I'm reminded of how valuable a C like Gaff was to us before we got one (and think we're sleeping on his value to the Mavs) and now we are dismissive of expecting THAT sort of value when a team who needs a C comes looking.
Only if Gaff declines an extension do I look for a trade, but I am very optimistic such a deal is easily doable.
I don't accept the greater premise that Gaff is out the door inevitably, nor the ensuing premise that we gotta aim for something of dubious value which beats nothing. I think both are wrong, so the conclusion that follows is also wrong. I want strong talent in return.
Perks that you can't actually use are worthless, and offer no incentive to strip the roster of strong talent.
Although, I think D Daniels' salary should work. Now I'm on board!
No I don't see a low FRP in a bad draft as being nearly enough value for Gaff. Feels like a giveaway. I'm reminded of how valuable a C like Gaff was to us before we got one (and think we're sleeping on his value to the Mavs) and now we are dismissive of expecting THAT sort of value when a team who needs a C comes looking.
Only if Gaff declines an extension do I look for a trade, but I am very optimistic such a deal is easily doable.
I don't accept the greater premise that Gaff is out the door inevitably, nor the ensuing premise that we gotta aim for something of dubious value which beats nothing. I think both are wrong, so the conclusion that follows is also wrong. I want strong talent in return.
Perks that you can't actually use are worthless, and offer no incentive to strip the roster of strong talent.
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