2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

[SleepingHero]

The longer the season goes on the more I think about how perfect a fit and signing Al Horford would have been.

I still don't see why Philly went so hard to sign him, but imagining a KP/Horford duo would have been EXACTLY what this team needs.  He can stretch the floor, defend, vet leadership. He's basically a better version of Kleber. 

I doubt Philly will trade him though, especially for spare parts.

They traded for Horford because he exposed Embiid in the playoffs. Next trade target is probably Marc Gasol.

Back on topic: I like Horfords fit but given his age he is not really an option. Foot speed isn´t as good as it was and I don´t know how much longer his bball IQ  can make up for it.

 I can see it now, night of trade deadline Philly sends 40 draft picks to the Raptors for Marc Gasol so that Embiid never has to face him again lol

I think age-wise Horford isn't THAT far gone where the Mavs would be wary to trade for him. He's only 33, which isn't ancient by any means. He's certainly not the same springy Horford from Atlanta, but his positioning is top notch and is why he's able to guard opposing bigs so effectively. I figured at worst, Horford couldn't be worse on defense than Powell even on his worst night, and he can effectively stretch the floor as a great spot up shooter. 

The only thing Horford is deficient at is being a lob threat, which is something the Mavs always have had with Luka on the floor. I think KP can seamlessly take up that role, but RC hasn't used him as a roller at all. '

But it's all moot since Philly isn't going to think about trading him until they see how they fare in the playoffs.