Overall I´d say Barnes is a better player than Kleber. I just don´t see how this move makes us significantly better or increases our future flexibility given the size of the contract. Plus how much is that in additional luxury tax money next season. I´d say if they trade Maxi, it will be in a package with THJ, Dinwiddie or Bertans.
Maybe something like THJ + Kleber + 2022 1st round pick for Brogdon + Bitadze
Or some S&T THJ for Rubio, if that´s technically legal. And some Kleber for Bitadze sidedish, but in that case we keep our 1st round pick.
I think the general transaction plan should be: keep the current level on the court, while improving the cap situation.
Maybe something like THJ + Kleber + 2022 1st round pick for Brogdon + Bitadze
Or some S&T THJ for Rubio, if that´s technically legal. And some Kleber for Bitadze sidedish, but in that case we keep our 1st round pick.
I think the general transaction plan should be: keep the current level on the court, while improving the cap situation.