TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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^ Conley's play could drastically go down this season, so I would prefer Clarkson too.

At least Clarkson can score. 

JB couldn't defend well either so, the Mavs would be just replacing the scoring JB has left void (and continuing JB's liability). Also helps that Clarkson is almost as tall as Din, and can play both guard spots, in contrast to Conley who would just man the PG spot exclusively.

The odd man out in a Clarkson deal would be THJ, who's basically Clarkson with no handles, and no PG abilities. Pretty sure Utah wouldn't want THJ of... so Powell + ??? (I wouldn't want to give up a developing Josh Green).

Honesty, I am not crazy about either.   I have given Conley a lot of thought as I thought he could be a guy pretty available.  I have always liked Conley, but I was surprised how poor he looked in the first round of the playoffs.  But my main reason for not being crazy about him is two years left on his contract at 23/24 million.  Maybe I could change a little if Dinwiddie struggles or is injured again.  But after Dallas supposedly was not crazy about tying up Brunson for multiple years at big #'s.  So it would rub me the wrong way if they then trade for a an older player at a similar contract right after losing Brunson.   

Clarkson is good.  I think he would have better suitors than Dallas.   Plus, it would take too many additional moves and it appears to be too much for this type of move.   As you mention, we would probably need to find a taker to Hardaway who is a similar player.   I will be interested to see what teams look at Clarkson.   I think, in the right role, he could really help a good team.