TRADE: Dinwiddie + Bertans to DAL | KP + 2nd to WAS

[Jason Terry]

I think that is clearly the plan, and not a bad one.   A few things though:
1) it feels like we are treading water until we find that trade.  To be in this stage with Luka at his level of play is just depressing.  Maybe necessary though.
2) Does that above package get you a true star? Not sure.   I guess when a star wants to force his way to a team, it can happen.  Does that ever happen with the Mavs?  Plus there are teams with full war chests that can put similar to much better offers on the table.
3) I just wish the two guys we picked up were more attractive assets.   Maybe they will turn into those assets but as of now I have trouble seeing them being plus assets to either contenders or rebuilding teams.    When we get closer to their end of their contracts, maybe their is valuation as expiring contracts.
4) as of now, this team is more than a #2 to Luka away from competing.  If you give away most of your future assets, what is the avenue to get that #3.   I think both are needed to compete against the top teams.    Maybe not an all star but better than what we have.  Fit is important too.

This is a good take ^
1) Yes it’s depressing and necessary. It buys us some time(1.5 years) to truly find what Luka needs instead of adding another bad fit like KP

2) Luka convincing another star to force their way here seems like the best option at this time. He has some time now to do this without worrying about fitting with KP too(opens up options on players who would NOT fit with KP)

3) Most of the big trades that go down it’s more about contract size than that player being an actual asset. The real currency is picks, IMO

4) Valid concern. I don’t think it’s set in stone that you need 3 superstars to win a title. 2 may be enough with the right role players.