TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[mvossman]

As an aside, I think I see more promise in the 3-way with ORL that leaves out PJW. For the Mavs, it's GH for THJ/DB.

And rather than PJW, I prefer to pursue OPJ with the MLE. I like him a lot for that contract, I think he will be available, and since PJW will be looking for a big raise in only a year, I think OPJ on a 3-yr deal is a smarter add, and he has championship experience now.

I would lean strongly the other way.  OPJ has had a terrible injury history and there are legit questions about what he has in the tank.  His best case is probably a 20 minute bench 3&D wing.  PJW is already giving you that production and he is not even 24 yet.  He has a lot of potential for growth and he is a perfect fit as a 4 on this team.  He will definitely be getting a raise, but that is because he is worth it.  He will also be restricted so we would likely get him at some level of discount.  It would obviously depend on what assets it takes to get him, but I'm not that worried about him costing more in the future.  The only real impact of that is tax.  We are trying to move into contention.  Its time for Cuban to start paying up.