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[Winter]

I am obviously all over the place and every time AD falls down it looks like an ambulance may need to pick him up.

With that being said, Flagg is ready to win now.  What is wrong with the two timeline thing?   AD and Kyrie have two more years left on the contract.  Is it such a bad idea to keep them around while trying to find a younger 1-2 longer term piece?  Eventually, AD and Kyrie come off the books.   Having both come off the books when Flagg is 21 with hopefully a youngish roster isn't the worst thing.   Just don't be pressured into any extension talks.  

Is this group a contender?  I would guess not.   Although I see little value in moving off AD if I am not getting a package I view worthy of his talent.   a really bad injury is a concern, but if I am not getting another core building block back for him I don't really see it as a huge risk.  The biggest risk is if AD plays, this team will probably win more than they lose and that will impact your draft spot.  That is a legit concern.

I understand this. My personal opinion is AD's value is largely tied to him being healthy, playing well, AND the Mavs playing well when he's in the lineup.

But I simply don't think that necessarily means he will be more valuable this summer as a trade piece. He turns 33 in March. And since I don't believe he should get an extension, all I can really do is (sadly) put all of my trust in the Front Office to make the right decision when an offer comes in. If it's not good enough, you can wait.... but you're gambling AD is healthy and a difference maker every day he's a Maverick from now until summer.