04-12-2026, 12:08 PM
(04-12-2026, 11:44 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Using the large TPE to acquire an additional late 1st is my favorite must happen move.
#29 + Schroeder or Strus (both a year left guaranteed)
#34 + Monk (two years left)
#17 + Caruso (three years left)
Those are perfect targets to use the large TPE. They all address an actual player need and get us an additional pick.
Interesting ideas. I'd do #1 if it's Strus. Monk's contract is pretty ugly. I'd rather not bail the Kings out for only #34.
Caruso's deal could become bad quickly, but right now he's still one of the best perimeter defenders in the league and likely has positive value. They won't trade #17 to dump him. OKC has Dort and Hartenstein on team options so they can shed salary in other ways. Maybe they would consider something around PJ for that package.
I'd also be looking to deal with Detroit for #21 (PJ+#30 for Holland+#21 my favorite), Atlanta at #22 for Gafford, or Denver at #26 for taking on Nnaji.