(05-07-2022, 07:28 PM)Jommybone Wrote: Don’t write off the Westbrook trade idea. Lakers really need shooting, and we have that to spare (Bertans, THJ who was shopped at deadline). Their bench is so bad, they might even covet Sterling and/or Boban.
Besides, Westbrook only has 2 years left on that deal. I can think of way worse moves.
I think Westbrook is on the last year of his deal. If you centered the deal around THJ/Bertans + filler, I wouldn't expect compensation back in the form of picks back from the Lakers. So what's the plan for the salary savings in '23-34? THJ+Bertans would wipe about $35M off the books but Jalen is going to eat up around $20M should he resign. That puts your committed salary at about $106M. I'd add around $8M as I'm assuming we'll extend Maxi.
If that's a route the Mavs want to pursue, I'd much rather kick the John Wall tire. Lakers are probably more motivated though.