2022 NBA Draft: #37 Jaden Hardy (6' 3", 6' 9" WS) to DAL | two 2nds to SAC

[KillerLeft]

Smart asset management. Keep Frank. Trade the pick.

Ok, that's where I am, too. 

I guess the difference is that you think he'll release multiple players with guaranteed contracts (probably two of Burke, Boban, Chriss and Brown). That's what you would do, and I can respect that. 

I just don't think Cuban wants to do that, and in fact, I feel like he'll go to great lengths to avoid it. I can see him trying to trade a package that clears some spots if they want (Brunson +MLE and #26), but I just have a super hard time envisioning them lighting the money on fire. He has not shown that he values late first round picks enough to go that route, imho. 

My logic above, along with the abstract idea that #26 MIGHT help a trade package bring back something of value that could help immediately, is kind of what leads me to predict that they'll go that route. 

But, we're all just making predictions here. Also, I'll admit that I'm less studied on this draft than normal, so it might just be that the guys being suggested for #26 targets simply aren't grabbing me to this point.