Could see the Mavs send Brunson to Knicks for Kemba Walker and the first round pick they owe NY for Porzingis, then flip Powell and two first round picks to the Pacers for Myles Turner.
-Knicks get Brunson for Walker and a first.
-Pacers get Powell and two first round picks for Turner.
-Mavs get Walker and Turner for Brunson, Powell and two picks.
The deal works on Fanspo as-is but my math says Dallas would need to throw in Moses to make it work.
I hate to deal Brunson but you can't win a title without an All NBA caliber defender and this deal lands one in Dallas. Like it or not, THJ is paid to start, so getting him back in the opening lineup makes sense financially and it might help him get going. He can be better on both ends and we saw last season that he can fit next to Luka. Walker gives you a former All NBA talent himself, who's being paid like a backup and can replace Brunson's 14-16 pts. Might open up some minutes for Green.
-Knicks get Brunson for Walker and a first.
-Pacers get Powell and two first round picks for Turner.
-Mavs get Walker and Turner for Brunson, Powell and two picks.
The deal works on Fanspo as-is but my math says Dallas would need to throw in Moses to make it work.
I hate to deal Brunson but you can't win a title without an All NBA caliber defender and this deal lands one in Dallas. Like it or not, THJ is paid to start, so getting him back in the opening lineup makes sense financially and it might help him get going. He can be better on both ends and we saw last season that he can fit next to Luka. Walker gives you a former All NBA talent himself, who's being paid like a backup and can replace Brunson's 14-16 pts. Might open up some minutes for Green.
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