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[DanSchwartzgan]

I was just thinking about a Martin trade, that also clears a roster spot. 

Martin+Hardy+FRP for Herb Jones (A known Nico target)

Doesn't help your A2 issue next season, and it bumps one of those in that Top-10 photo to number 11, but it solves the POA defense issue (a better DJJ) and gets you off Martin's ~$10M PO in 27-28.

IDK, maybe I'm just bored. 

I think if I'm going there that I need the acquired player to obviously join the top 10 (if not the top 7/8).  I'd love to hear that we have an extension agreement with PJW (end of August is a long time to wait).  To me, you combine Martin with someone like PJ (if he won't extend) or Klay or Max.  If PJ stays, then the Klay/Max slots are the next weakest link IMHO.  Trading Klay is a tricky proposition.  I really like Max, but if you could land Herb Jones for Martin, Max and pick, then that works better in terms of using the outgoing salary in a way that is useful to the roster (and New Orleans).