08-21-2025, 10:06 AM
(08-21-2025, 09:47 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: That is the vision. I think it is a sound plan, but they need to be able to switch plans if it isn't working out. I also think it is important not to throw assets trying to fix previous mistakes. I don't think many here think this team is a real contender now. Nico supposedely does. If this season goes like I expect, don't compound the Luka mistake by making another mistake. Tough to dig yourself out. Mavs were giving a lifeline. Don't mess it up.
They may not have the opportunity to pivot. If AD struggles with injuries again this year, will he have any trade value? Will teams want to spend over 60 mil on a 33 year old player with injury issues who is not an elite creator? That size of contract is hard to move regardless. If Kyrie does not come back full strength, will he have any trade value? A 34 year old struggling with a knee injury making over 40 million and a lot of red flags before his Dallas stint. Thats the thing. If those guys struggle it will be hard to move them, and if they don't then they won't want to move them.