TRADE: Davis, Hardy, DLO, Exum to WAS | Middleton, filler, 2 FRPs, 3 SRPs to DAL

[michaeltex]

Not a fan of this trade. Yes if we hit one of those low picks or sign someone young who fits in Flagg’ timeline with the money saved , I will be wrong but it is such a low probability. I would rather we sucked, get as high a draft pick as possible. So AD missing more time was not a concern. Even one victory we get this year because some of these guys who we got back are decent, is a step back.  The picks are so low that it doesn’t matter.

I get apron and salary dumps, but usually dumps happen for players who are grossly overpaid wrt their talent. AD when he is on the court is still one of the best players. If a 37 year old KD could have got back so much, the Mavs should have waited and sold higher.  There was no need to rush.

Btw AJ Johnson doesn’t excite me at all looking at his numbers and highlights. Just another uber athletic guard who can’t shoot. Branham looks like he can contribute if given the chance.

IMO, getting clear of roster clutter from Exum, DLo and Hardy was as important as unloading AD's massive contract. They were deadwood clogging up any development efforts for younger players. I don't really have any hope for the incoming players and wouldn't be surprised if most, or all, don't even suit up.

Still feels like the door has been opened for moving forward.