TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[dirkfansince1998]

I suppose this makes sense from an asset standpoint, but why does Chicago do that?  

Given this teams desperate need for two way players, I don't find myself terribly excited by White, but you would probably have to pull the trigger if an expiring Powell is all it costs.

That trade likely makes this team worse this season though.  It means more minutes for McGee unless they can backfill Powell.

I don´t think Chicago would even consider it. They have enough (maybe too many) bigs and a couple of non shooting wings. No need for another big or non shooter.
Was just pointing out that the Mavs shouldn´t hesitate in a situation like this. If they can turn a guy like Powell into a player with more upside they have to do it.
In my opinion this team is dangerously close to a Lillard-Blazers like treadmill. And refusing to give up guys like Powell for higher upside players is the best way to seal the fate of the team.