11-04-2025, 11:28 AM
(11-04-2025, 10:35 AM)omahen Wrote: Here is a fun trade proposal. Mavs trade Klay and Hardy to Lakers for Vincent and Maxi. Other than a regular SRP Nico needs to include in every trade, no picks involved. Neither team really needs any of the guys involves, it is just about the future for both teams.
Maxi and Vincent are both expiring and Mavs get out of Klay contract and also save 6 mil from Hardy contract. They would get enough space under the first apron (currently projected just 8 mil, would increase to 25 mil after the trade) to use their MLE and BaU in the summer. This could be two quality players (otherwise they are stuck with Klay and Hardy or paying assets in a trade for improvements).
Lakers would get two contracts that would be expiring next season, when they can use 3 FRP in a trade. Perhaps Klay could bring something this season in some off the bench situations. Hardy is not really needed by the Lakers, just a contract.
I like the concept, but I don't think there is any chance the Mavs are ready to send out Klay in a salary dumping deal.