8 hours ago
(10 hours ago)vfromlmf Wrote:
Dallas would essentially swap their starting center (Gafford) for Poeltl + FRP. Gafford and Poeltl make close to the same money next year; and in '27-'28 Poeltl will make about $10M more than Gaff; and Poeltl's last year is only guaranteed $5M when Gaff is guaranteed $19M. So Dallas would end up saving money if they waive Poeltl in '28-'29. Or they could keep him if he's playing well. Also keep in mind Barrett is expiring next year if you don't like him.
I think that's an interesting way of looking at it.
One note about Barrett...Duffy is his guy. Is Duffy doing a deal with Dallas ever again? Nico really screwed him over on the Luka deal. Barrett is extension eligible this summer.
Another way of looking at your deal is you could send Poeltl to a third team rather than Gafford. Similar list of teams seem interested. Poeltl for Kuminga who ends up in Dallas? Chicago for White/Jalen Smith? Indiana? Atlanta?