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[michaeltex]

Yes, I agree.  I think Hardy would be the one hard to get off.  Would probably need to make a tip.  It feels like there are a lot of teams looking to unload guys making 5-8 million.   Not too many openings or teams wanting to take this for free.   

Also reading the tea leaves, I think the Mavs want to keep Martin.  I have trouble seeing a regular role for him here, but if healthy he does provide value.  There is just a minutes crunch.   I just feel like Nico likes certainty and cost controlled contracts are definitions of this.   I think Nico is looking for non rookie bench wings to be between 6-11 million range with years on their contract.    I think if they are coming up for extensions or price themselves out of these bench roles, is when he will move them.   I think marshall, Martin and Max are all examples of this.

Some of these guys may be more TDL candidates as opposed to summer trade candidates, so all is not lost if they start the season on the roster.

FWIW, Kidd seems to like to play with lineups in the first 20-25 games, or until around Christmas, so hanging on to some of these guys to check on their synergy with the core rotation isn't a bad thing as long as they are trying to make a contribution and TDL trades often seem more desperate than summer ones. I'm not expecting any 15-2 runs to start the season so having these guys around isn't really a problem.

Although, I would like to see more of Kai Jones in a big league setting. His limited playing time still gave me a Gafford-like vibe. If he proves himself, that might free up a big trade chip. 

TBH, I wouldn't mind cashing AD in for all the assets DAL didn't get for Luka, but that ain't gonna happen.

P.S. - It has been a total joy to see this board roar back to life over the last few weeks!