06-14-2026, 07:30 PM
I would use Klay as the piece that allows the Mavs to move up from #30. Use his value on the court and his expiring contract to move up in exchange for, perhaps, taking on an extra year for someone.
Small trade
Hawks get Klay and #30
Mavs get Kispert (3 yrs), Hield (2 yrs) and #23
Medium trade
Hornets get Klay, Gafford and #30
Mavs get Green, Williams Mann (2 yrs) and #18
BIG Trade
Mavs get Paul George (2yrs $110 mil rem.), #22, 2027 1st LAC, 2028 swap
Sixers get Klay, Gafford, Naji and Martin
Sixers would clear a ton of cap space and build out their team on Embiid's limited timeline. This would make for a valuable expiring contract at next season's TDL.
Small trade
Hawks get Klay and #30
Mavs get Kispert (3 yrs), Hield (2 yrs) and #23
Medium trade
Hornets get Klay, Gafford and #30
Mavs get Green, Williams Mann (2 yrs) and #18
BIG Trade
Mavs get Paul George (2yrs $110 mil rem.), #22, 2027 1st LAC, 2028 swap
Sixers get Klay, Gafford, Naji and Martin
Sixers would clear a ton of cap space and build out their team on Embiid's limited timeline. This would make for a valuable expiring contract at next season's TDL.