2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

[DanSchwartzgan]

So I would have to say based off of the 3 charts I would now pass on both Oubre and DJJ.

PSS: thanks Dan for the 3 chart info - I hope I'm reading the numbers correctly.

You are very welcome.  I agree that Oubre has a poor statistical profile.  We can argue about how he might improve with a different role and better surrounding cast if we wish (collective we, not you and me).  I see his potential acquisition as strategic from a cap standpoint more than helpful on court.

The real benefit here is moving on from Wright and Jackson’s cap cost in 2021.  Oubre is a Duffy guy I think...so we showcase him for a year...good agent relations.  But, he’s not a keeper unless he catches fire.  He’s a larger expiring contract that can bring back a $19 million player at the TDL.  Or, he’s an expiring deal...with upside...that makes Wright’s long term salary disappear.  He also takes a little pressure off of the need to keep THJ if THJ proves too expensive to retain.

OK, a strategic cap standpoint.  I have to say I was not looking at the bigger picture - I stand corrected on Oubre.  Getting rid of Wright and Jackson for a 2021 FA would be a big move.  Your 2021 TDL idea could land us someone like Myles Turner- just saying?

Thanks to Omahen for bring up the Wright, Jackson and the 31st pick post for Oubre.  I can eat crow when the bigger picture is presented.

No crow necessary.  Sometimes it pays to think about the money.  In many trades some part of at least one team's motivation is financial. 

Think about Phoenix in this deal.  Oubre is UFA in a year.  He is one of three SF's on their roster and they don't really have a third guard behind Booker and Rubio.  Better to lose Oubre for nothing in a year or take on the cheaper Wright who better fits their need and get a very high second for it (Jackson is expiring filler).

I didn't realize how tenacious a driver Oubre was.  He's good on the break and attacks the rim off the dribble in the half court.  That is a valuable skill in this offense.  If Wright isn't a fit here, they need to get his salary off their cap.  How do you do that and maintain 2021 flexibility?  Take back someone on an expiring deal.  It might as well be a shot at catching lightening in a bottle.   I don't think he's your third star, but he could be a serviceable starter.  Someone could have made some money predicting Hardaway's advanced stats this season.  Playing with Luka and a bunch of floor spacers might make a huge difference to Oubre's drive game.

BTW, I was wrong about Duffy.  Oubre changed agents about a month ago and now uses the father of Tobias Harris.