02-08-2022, 04:55 AM
(02-08-2022, 04:12 AM)F Gump Wrote: No interest in Harrell. Teams that think they want him, discover they don't once they get him. Huge red flag.
He is expiring though and the proposed deal overall does give Mavs much needed flexibility. I was thinking lately - does KP raise the ceiling of the team? One could say that Mavs don't look any different when he is out. They are 19-15 with him playing and 12-8 with him not playing. Mavs definitely need him for regular season as no one can be really competitive with 30 % of his cap not used. So if my assumption is correct, wouldn't it make sense to break his contract into more moveable pieces? I don't really like both Maxi and FRP included in the deal, though.
Washington does seem like a possible partner. Their roster is filled with average players and they just don't have minutes for all of them. They also have horrible contracts of their own. How about:
Was: KP, Burke, Brown, Brown
Dal: Bertans, KCP, Hachimura, Bryant
Mavs dump overpaid players (M. Brown exception) that are signed for at least anothers season. Bertans is one of worst contracts in the league but it is half the size of KP contract and he does have some on court value as bench shooter. KCP would be used as needed rotation guard with THJ injured. He will be expiring contract Mavs would need next season. Hachimura looks like not needed in Washington but is cost controlled for another season and Mavs could see if he is a long term piece. Fills the position of need and can also be useful young prospect to deal in the summer. Bryant is expiring and temporary needed as a back-up center to fill the void after KP departure. Mavs have half of the season to decide if they want to keep him.