2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

[DanSchwartzgan]

One darkhorse deal I'm keeping an eye on is what the Pelicans plan to do with Lonzo Ball. He played well for a while and improved his 3-point shot, but it seems like he might be on the outs for them long-term and he's coming up on his last season before RFA status. I think a properly coached Ball could be exactly the type of backcourt defender and secondary playmaker who would look really good next to Luka. Wright + #18 probably isn't enough, but it's something to watch.

I haven't given Ball a moments thought, nor have I watched him at all this season.  I'm a bit surprised how he's transitioned his game.

No idea what is fair, but they have a LOT of mouths to feed.  Ingram will be near max, Zion will get there and Holiday is highly paid.  Favors is also important to them and will probably require something just north of the MLE as they can't afford to try life without him.  He has the teams best on minus off rating.

So, your theory is they have to offload now rather than losing him for nothing in 2021?.  Calculating value is a challenge.  He's a big name because of his draft position.  But, some advanced stats are good and some aren't.  PER is 13, TS% is .517 and WS/48 is 0.58.  On the other hand, PIPM and RMP like him.  Could you get there with #18 and Brunson with Jackson as the expiring filler?  I don't think they would value Curry.  Such a deal matches if you wait until the new season year to complete it.  Feels a little light still.

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Damn. Horford´s contract runs till 2023 (with a buyout option of 14.5M for the last season).

Given their cap mess, I think they´d actually do Powell, Wright and Jackson.

I don't think the length would be a problem for the Mavs. Two issues would be 1 - additional 7 mil or so on the cap in 21 which is a big FA year for the Mav 2 - I doubt the Mavs value Horford that much.

IF you make such a deal, Horford is your 2021 free agent (sort of).