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[omahen]

Castle, Fox and Harper.

I think your Barnes/Johnson/Olynyk proposal is respectable depending on the picks, but it certainly has some problems.  It doesn't address the guard position at all.  In fact, Johnson adds to the crowd at the forward position.  It does save some money next year, but it doesn't create useful room.  It just puts us under the aprons.  

So, either the picks need to be superior in such a deal, or you need to get one of the SA guards in the deal.  

My post was in response to a post showing Klutch's potential influence on where things go from here and to draw attention to the Klutch connection with Fox.  Klutch got Fox his money.  The thing Klutch cares about next is getting AD his money.  It is hard to picture that ever happening here.  So, part of the calculus in any AD deal is figuring out if there is a financial fit beyond the next two years of AD's contract.  I think we all know he will have the healthiest year of his life right before it is time to get a new deal.

You made good points, but I don't think SA will break their guard trio at TDL. Harper is not ready to win now in a starting role (bench role is best for him), but I also don't think they would consider moving him. On the other hand as I pointed out - Kyrie and Fox is not a good fit. 

I agree Klutch needs to take care of Davis being paid, but that doesn't mean they need to include their other client in the deal. Fox is where he wanted to be and it seems logical he would prefer to stay in SA and contend than being traded to Mavs. 

Agree that Mavs need a (point) guard back, but perhaps that trade could be expanded with another team. There would be movable contracts and picks involved. Also, Vassell would be a great guard option to build around with Flagg, if he would be included instead of Barnes or Johnson.

Depending on what you think about Ivey, Detroit could be even better trade partner. Although Davis and Duren might not be the best fit. Harris, Ivey and another salary gets it done.

How about Clippers? Collins, Bogi (both expiring) and DJJ is roughly the salary needed. No real PG, but their unprotected 2030 and 2032 picks they can offer could have big value. Clippers need to go all in or they will face a long rebuild with nothing to show.