06-03-2025, 07:19 AM
Saw this on. Raptors board after seeing how they may have interest in Giannis. Any interest?
Move #5 - Trade RJ Barrett to Mavs for PJ Washington + Caleb Martin + Dwight Powell
Incoming Salary = $27.7m
Outgoing Salary = $27.7m
*The Mavs will be over the second apron following the selection of Cooper Flagg + picking up team option on Olivier-Maxence Prosper, so this deal is contingent on them finding some cap relief to get under the second apron (~$2.9m) unless they decline OMP's team option. A 3rd team (like BKN) can be added to eat salary from Dallas in exchange for a future second round pick or low-tier prospect. Unlikely option is that Kyrie declines his player option, saving the team short-term money in exchange for a longer guarantee.
PJ Washington gives us a great forward option to come off the bench. He is big, athletic, and can hit 3's at a respectable clip. He rounds out an outstanding 3 man forward core with Giannis and Ingram. He is expiring next offseason, so we should look to resign him. 3/$55m is a raise for him and seems reasonable for us. Martin and Powell are there to match salary, but Martin is a decent bench wing option for depth purposes.
For Dallas, Kyrie will be out for a significant portion of the season and the team desperately needs some guard scoring/creation. RJ provides just that in the interim period, and can be moved to the bench as a 6man once Kyrie returns. Additionally, Dallas is in a salary position where they cannot afford to let guys walk. PJ is an expiring UFA next offseason and so is Gafford. Getting RJ keeps that salary on the books which is vital for a team that is trying to contend.
Post-Trade Salary Position: $2.9m over 1st apron / $9m under 2nd apron (all + $1.8m after July 31)
Move #5 - Trade RJ Barrett to Mavs for PJ Washington + Caleb Martin + Dwight Powell
Incoming Salary = $27.7m
Outgoing Salary = $27.7m
*The Mavs will be over the second apron following the selection of Cooper Flagg + picking up team option on Olivier-Maxence Prosper, so this deal is contingent on them finding some cap relief to get under the second apron (~$2.9m) unless they decline OMP's team option. A 3rd team (like BKN) can be added to eat salary from Dallas in exchange for a future second round pick or low-tier prospect. Unlikely option is that Kyrie declines his player option, saving the team short-term money in exchange for a longer guarantee.
PJ Washington gives us a great forward option to come off the bench. He is big, athletic, and can hit 3's at a respectable clip. He rounds out an outstanding 3 man forward core with Giannis and Ingram. He is expiring next offseason, so we should look to resign him. 3/$55m is a raise for him and seems reasonable for us. Martin and Powell are there to match salary, but Martin is a decent bench wing option for depth purposes.
For Dallas, Kyrie will be out for a significant portion of the season and the team desperately needs some guard scoring/creation. RJ provides just that in the interim period, and can be moved to the bench as a 6man once Kyrie returns. Additionally, Dallas is in a salary position where they cannot afford to let guys walk. PJ is an expiring UFA next offseason and so is Gafford. Getting RJ keeps that salary on the books which is vital for a team that is trying to contend.
Post-Trade Salary Position: $2.9m over 1st apron / $9m under 2nd apron (all + $1.8m after July 31)