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

[KillerLeft]

The following is a compendium of comments made by Tim Cato regarding front office matters and the trade, which I haven’t seen mentioned, but could have missed.

1.  This trade is very much a Cuban-driven transaction. Nico’s primary responsibility this season is to revamp the management structure, not to be the decision-maker on roster changes. This division of responsibilities makes a lot of sense, given Nico’s background and the organization’s needs. 

2.  The acquisition of SD and DB is primarily about flexibility in rebuilding the roster, not so much about what these players can provide on the court. However, the Mavs did have some interest in Dinwiddie as a player last summer. The interest was led by Cuban. He knows Dinwiddie personally, and they have bonded over their intense interest in crypto. 

3.  Cato referred to the acquisition/retention of Boban, which he agrees was “100%” dictated by Cuban, who is a fan of Boban’s crowd-pleasing qualities.
 
4.  Tim doesn’t think Dragic is particularly interested in coming here any more after the trade, since he can likely get a more important role elsewhere. 

I don't know what people think about Cato, but he does have sources in the front office. 

Thanks for this. 

Most of this, if true (it probably is) is the most depressing form of the reality we're seeing play out in front of us right now. Normally, info like this would topple me into a week long depression. But, not today. Today, I'm still happy that Kristaps Porzingis is another team's problem from now on!