Sadly Nico screwed up in his first off-season, probably on orders by Cuban to stay competitive and not embarrass our genius owner, who keeps losing trades to Vivek and Dolan. What they should have done is clear out the complete roster/cap.
Trade Porzingis for Bamba/Ross.
Trade THJ to Detroit in a S&T for a 2nd round pick or a fallen prospect.
Use the legit capspace threat to facilitate Markkanen for Powell + Green
Doncic/Brunson (expiring)
Ross (expiring)/X
DFS (expiring)/X
Markkanen/Kleber (expiring)
Bamba (expiring)/Brown
That would be such a fun team to watch. Play hard, but tank, if necessary. Get a top pick in the draft, throw max offers at Beal and Lavine. If they refuse go after upside guy like Reddish.
Trade Porzingis for Bamba/Ross.
Trade THJ to Detroit in a S&T for a 2nd round pick or a fallen prospect.
Use the legit capspace threat to facilitate Markkanen for Powell + Green
Doncic/Brunson (expiring)
Ross (expiring)/X
DFS (expiring)/X
Markkanen/Kleber (expiring)
Bamba (expiring)/Brown
That would be such a fun team to watch. Play hard, but tank, if necessary. Get a top pick in the draft, throw max offers at Beal and Lavine. If they refuse go after upside guy like Reddish.