01-08-2026, 04:20 PM
(01-08-2026, 04:03 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: If the Atlanta offer is truly the best offer and the NO pick isn't included, just keep AD. The Mavs aren't going to trade him him just because. We don't know what trades are being discussed behind the scenes with teams that aren't being reported on. Anything is possible at this point. AD is too damn good to give away for shit. I'd rather keep his fragile ass than to give him away.
Its highly unlikely you are getting a NOP pick level asset in the summer either. So what then, we just ride him out until his contract runs out? We spend the next two years trying to rebuild with a disgruntled, oft injured massive cap clogger while pissing off his agent (who is also Lively's agent) and let him walk in free agency?
I don't think that scenario makes any sense for Mavs. I think they need to maximize his value in a trade, whether that is at the TDL or in the offseason. I just think some folks are unrealistic regarding his market value.
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