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

[Kammrath]

The Mavs told him, in their analysis, that whoever they would have picked at 26 would have been "unlikely to ...make next season’s 15-man roster." That is an interesting piece of information as to how they view the depth of the draft (or of their current regard for drafting and developing) --- and either possibility pointing to the same likelihood (ie, the lack of same) of them pursuing a replacement pick in some other move.

I would interpret that as, 1) downplaying the cost of the trade and 2) "the Mavs would likely be unwilling to make room on the 15 man roster." Meaning they only want a certain amount of roster spots taken up by developmental players this year. 

JG and FN are 21 and 22....clearly developmental players, rookie aged. 

Do they already have their eyes on another reclamation/developmental project (22 yr old Jalen Smith would fit that)?

I really don't like Pinson eating up a roster spot....BUT I 100% understand what he does for this team. I am glad Boban isn't also eating a spot up.

I personally think you should always have THREE main roster spots used for developing young players. I hope the Mavs add one more this offseason one way or another.