(06-01-2022, 12:57 PM)F Gump Wrote: I wonder if WAS wants to get off of Gafford's contract, now that they have KP taking the minutes, and if so, what he might cost. He might be seen as too expensive for a backup in WAS. But his big raise doesn't hit until next season.
His contract is poison pill, with a future big extension junking up the trade match, but I think he fits in the Mavs TPE, which makes it easy. So Mavs can send pick and/or small salary player like Green, Brown, etc.
It doesn't move Powell, but it might address the need for a better center.
He is an interesting name and someone i have always been impressed with when he has played against us.
Washington is full of Wings. The actually have a really deep roster of playable guys. Maybe they decide to get rid of a big to free up playing time with KP making the big money at C? Thomas Bryant is also a FA. He could be a buy low candidate too. Although he is much more offense than defense....plus coming off an injury the previous year.
(06-01-2022, 12:42 PM)mvossman Wrote: I'm on board with all of this except that we have the tax MLE to spend on that center and I would rather go after a younger guy with some upside (Hartenstein, Jalen Smith) than a mid 30s vet that can't really move any more.
I don't know enough about Hartenstein. He has been mentioned here before, but I just don't have a good grasp on him. I believe LAC may have an interest in re-signing him. If true, that probably means Zubac's option isn't picked up. I would also have an interest in Zubac. Not a perfect player but capable of playing a solid 20-25 minutes at center.