Trade & FA 2024-25:

[WildArkieBoy]

Careful with that last portion. Nico has still not made a trade without Lindsey's input...

Yes, but a minority owner with trading expertise could provide a shoulder to lean on. 

[Mavs2021]

Yes, but a minority owner with trading expertise could provide a shoulder to lean on. 

Apparently Cade and THJ became good friends over having the same injury and THJ advised him/helped him with the surgery. So basically this might be a larger part of the reason he landed there. Holland is also a buddy of Cade. Seems Detroit fans believe all their recent moves were partly done to please Cade. I´m sure Nico was aware of this unlike Cuban who was not even aware that Odom was a drug addict struggling badly with inner demons.

[Ghost of Podkolzin]

Good news is if Mavs are willing to offload Green, they are serious players for SnT guys that would cost up to roughly 16 mil in their first season. Some teams might be willing to play along in the SnT as no salary would be going back.

Interesting names in that regard (in no particular order):
- Harris
- Trent Jr
- RoCo, Batum
- Patrick Williams
- Miles Bridges (don't kill me, just listing him)
- Jalen Smith
- Achiuwa
- Klay

IMO Achiuwa is perfect in the frontcourt rotation.  Not sure if there's a spot for Green in NYK, though.

Other than that, Harris checks off a lot of boxes as our starting SF.

[omahen]

IMO Achiuwa is perfect in the frontcourt rotation.  Not sure if there's a spot for Green in NYK, though.

Other than that, Harris checks off a lot of boxes as our starting SF.

You are not reading carefully. Mavs can do SnT by expanding the current deal with Detroit (or using TPE created in that deal). Green would be a separate deal, just clearing space for DJJ

[omahen]

The Mavs have trade match via SNT to that number, but I doubt they have that much room under the Apron, after paying DJJ. . 

(I don't have access to a spreadsheet right now to figure the rough working number for the combo of DJJ and a player via Green trade, but I'm guessing it would be around 26.5 off the top of my head, which allows a player making about 13.5 or maybe a bit more if Green is moved as well as THJ.)

Keith Smith twitted Mavs are 16 mil (and change) under the first apron, so I used that number.

Edit: Spotrac and MavsCBA have us 14,8 mil under the first Apron. Since the new FA would be replacing an empty roster spot, I guess this puts us at over 16 mil. Am I correct in my thinking?

Than Green (shipped into someones MLE or cap space) is just replaced by DJJ, basically allowing us to sign DJJ to max Green salary. Of course if he takes less, Mavs could offer even more money to a FA in such a case.

[YaBoyAplus]

You are not reading carefully. Mavs can do SnT by expanding the current deal with Detroit (or using TPE created in that deal). Green would be a separate deal, just clearing space for DJJ

I think I'd rather Grant above all of those guys
Klay next,
Then Harris I guess. I could get behind a Tobias Harris tho, he's very frustrating tho

[omahen]

@KeithSmithNBA
NBA deadlines today:

Bojan Bogdanovic - NYK - fully guaranteed (trade to BKN not official yet)

Bruce Brown - TOR - team option

Seth Curry - CHA - fully guaranteed

Lauri Markkanen - UTA - fully guaranteed

TJ McConnell - IND - fully guaranteed

Josh Minott - MIN - fully guaranteed

Chris Paul - GSW - fully guaranteed

Toronto picked Browns option, Chris Paul guarantee was moved to 1st of July.

[BigDirk41]

I know Klay can still flat out shoot, although he is more streaky than he used to be. I think he would kill it here and probably average close to 20 ppg with Luka getting him wide open looks. I have a question for the analytic people on here. I know Klay's defense isn't what it used to be. That's obvious to the eye, but is he still a plus defender?

[audiosway]

I know Klay can still flat out shoot, although he is more streaky than he used to be. I think he would kill it here and probably average close to 20 ppg with Luka getting him wide open looks. I have a question for the analytic people on here. I know Klay's defense isn't what it used to be. That's obvious to the eye, but is he still a plus defender?

Klay has trouble sliding his feet laterally to cut off defenders at this point. The knee injuries have hurt that. Not to say he can't do it. But, between injuries/surgeries and age I don't think he's worth huge money. He would be a good addition for his experience and shooting. I think it's just a smoke screen to boost the Magic's offer.

[mvossman]

I know Klay can still flat out shoot, although he is more streaky than he used to be. I think he would kill it here and probably average close to 20 ppg with Luka getting him wide open looks. I have a question for the analytic people on here. I know Klay's defense isn't what it used to be. That's obvious to the eye, but is he still a plus defender?

I don’t have access to that at the moment, but I looked into this recently and I believe the answer is no. It’s not been same since injury and has been declining since.  I don’t see Dallas being an elite defense with Luka/Kyrie/Klay in the lineup.

[TurkishMFFL]

We need a PEJA STOJAKOVIC. Klay Thompson with a reduced role and favorable salary would be a huge addition.

[SleepingHero]

IMO Achiuwa is perfect in the frontcourt rotation.  Not sure if there's a spot for Green in NYK, though.

Other than that, Harris checks off a lot of boxes as our starting SF.

I don't think NYK has any money for him if they're trying to keep Hartenstein (which is already unlikely without some roster moves)

Perhaps Achiwua is available for the BAE?

[SleepingHero]

@wojespn
ESPN Sources: The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Seth Curry but interest exists on both sides to keep talking on a new deal in July free agency. Team had a deadline today on guaranteeing Curry’s contract for the 2024-2025 season

[SleepingHero]

I think I'd rather Grant above all of those guys
Klay next,
Then Harris I guess. I could get behind a Tobias Harris tho, he's very frustrating tho

The problem with Grant is that his contract is so big that packaging together the guys needed to match it kind of defeats his appeal. 

He's a great fit on paper. I wouldn't be opposed to trying to get him, but the chances are if we go for Grant, we also lose DJJ in the process.

[KillerLeft]

We need a PEJA STOJAKOVIC. Klay Thompson with a reduced role and favorable salary would be a huge addition.

He’d be awesome in that role, but if he were willing to accept it, he’d be re-upped in GS already.

[SleepingHero]

@sam_amick
In today’s Paul George-centric piece with
@anthonyVslater
, there’s this insight on the Clippers’ expected asking price in a trade (should it come to that): The Nuggets, who had serious interest, would have needed to give up Michael Porter Jr., Zeke Nnaji and significant draft capital. They are no longer interested.

Unless George convinces the Clippers that he’ll sign with a cap space team, that’s likely the sort of package it would take for the Warriors in a PG deal.

[YaBoyAplus]

The problem with Grant is that his contract is so big that packaging together the guys needed to match it kind of defeats his appeal. 

He's a great fit on paper. I wouldn't be opposed to trying to get him, but the chances are if we go for Grant, we also lose DJJ in the process.

If the deal is maxi + green + filler, doesn't that still leave us room to get DJJ?

[dirkfansince1998]

I wonder if a team can steal Patrick Williams away from the Bulls. Rumors mention the Thunder and Raptors. Most likely in a sign&trade. Still think that he stays with the Bulls but after a disappointing season and his injury his value is at an all time low. Probably still getting 20m per year range but at some point I thought he ends up with a Tobias Harris like contract.

[JamesConway912]

@MikeAScotto
Sources: Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith is declining his $5.4 million player option and will enter unrestricted free agency, @hoopshype has learned. Smith shot a career-high 59.2 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from 3-point range for the Pacers last season.

The % is great but it wasn’t on a ton of attempts. That being said Smith was drafted this early due to his ability to shoot the three in college. It took him multiple seasons to adjust to the three point line but he’s a legit NBA stretch big now. He’d fit like a glove here and we could move on from Kleber.

Adding a rotation caliber big who can shoot it is a HUGE hole on the roster Imo. Smith would once again be a player who’d help right away but still has plenty of room to improve given that he’s still so young. I really hope we’re in the mix for him.

[SleepingHero]

AndyJPuente
The Warriors are not too keen on offering Jonathan Kuminga and the Clippers are not eager to accept a package centered around Andrew Wiggins and Chris Paul, per
@TomerAzarly
.

“The Golden State Warriors are another team rumored to be interested in George, but sources say they're not exactly keen on the idea of parting ways with Jonathan Kuminga in any deal this offseason. They do have contracts like Andrew Wiggins or Chris Paul's, which would make the salary part of the trade easier, but that's not too enticing for the Clippers.”