2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[DanSchwartzgan]

Speaking about distressed assets, I have revisited the Tobias Harris idea. He is way overpaid as we all know. But, he only has two seasons left - one season to try it out before he becomes a big expiring. Good part of course is also that he shouldn't cost assets, as Philly has their stars - they have to surround them with good role players. And Mavs have plenty of those. 

So I would trade THJ, Maxi and Bullock for Holmes and Harris (can be two separate trades). Sacramento gets either Bullock or Maxi. Trade would be on draft night to match the salaries

Sacramento changes Holmes they don't need with a good wing (either Maxi or Bullock) that fits their needs. One could claim Holmes is worth more, but I don't think it is a FRP more. A SRP or two should not be an obstacle.

Philly gets two shooters to surround their two stars. 

Mavs get a bit more top heavy while keeping all their assets. Tobias expiring deal could be very useful in 2023 when Mavs get all their assets available. They also keep 2022 pick. The price is 10 mil of additional salary. 

Luka, SD
Brunson, SD
DFS, Green
Harris, Bertans
Holmes, Powell

This seems like a reasonable outcome for all involved.  I have no idea who would need to add/receive picks, but the core of the deal makes sense.  I fixed the depth chart as I believe SD will back up both PG and SG and Green will be behind the starting SF as he is.  The only real question I have is whether the team believes DFS is better as a four or a three.  If a three or an either, great.  If they think he’s better as a four, then you probably have to look at Grant based deals rather than Harris based deals.

The extra salary is a problem, but as you point out, you are getting out from under some longer term THJ money.  I suspect people here (and the team) might rather send out Bertans, but I have a hard time picturing his reputation rehab occurring that quickly.