12-08-2022, 05:01 AM
Since we still like to play fantasy managers, this is a trade I could consider.
Was: THJ, Ntilikina
Dal: Barton, Hachimura, Gafford
It doesn't solve the problem of center log jam for Mavs, but Powell will be FA next year and might just released or traded at TDL. The only big wing Mavs have is Maxi and Hachimura would be a welcome addition to the mix. He is not a great defender, but he can score. I think he could fit well next to Wood, although Mavs really don't like puting Wood on centers. Barton is adequate replacement for THJ. Mavs get two younger guys which they desperately need as the roster is aging.
From money perspective, we are dealing very similar amounts this season. Barton and Hachimura are expiring and since they will likely have to pay Kuzma (unless the plan is to trade him or let him walk), they will be facing lux tax for a very average team. THJs 18 mil in 23-24 is much less than combined Barton-Hachimura-Gafford would cost. Hachimura is a price because Mavs get them out of Gaffords contract and THj can be considered as better player than Barton. From Mavs perspective, the long term financial aspect is a bit worse. They would basically have to let Barton walk next season, unless there would be other cost saving deals. But just letting Barton walk would perhaps create some minutes for Hardy. Combined Gafford and Hachimura will cost more than THJ. Not needing to re-sign Powell (lets say his cost is 6 mil) would offset that raise a bit more, so the cumulative effect would be just a little bit additional money for Mavs in next season. Another downside is, that Mavs lose THJ contract, which could be used in a trade next season, as Mavs are not yet in a position to do the big move at TDL.
Not ideal, but perhaps something that could be feasible.
Was: THJ, Ntilikina
Dal: Barton, Hachimura, Gafford
It doesn't solve the problem of center log jam for Mavs, but Powell will be FA next year and might just released or traded at TDL. The only big wing Mavs have is Maxi and Hachimura would be a welcome addition to the mix. He is not a great defender, but he can score. I think he could fit well next to Wood, although Mavs really don't like puting Wood on centers. Barton is adequate replacement for THJ. Mavs get two younger guys which they desperately need as the roster is aging.
From money perspective, we are dealing very similar amounts this season. Barton and Hachimura are expiring and since they will likely have to pay Kuzma (unless the plan is to trade him or let him walk), they will be facing lux tax for a very average team. THJs 18 mil in 23-24 is much less than combined Barton-Hachimura-Gafford would cost. Hachimura is a price because Mavs get them out of Gaffords contract and THj can be considered as better player than Barton. From Mavs perspective, the long term financial aspect is a bit worse. They would basically have to let Barton walk next season, unless there would be other cost saving deals. But just letting Barton walk would perhaps create some minutes for Hardy. Combined Gafford and Hachimura will cost more than THJ. Not needing to re-sign Powell (lets say his cost is 6 mil) would offset that raise a bit more, so the cumulative effect would be just a little bit additional money for Mavs in next season. Another downside is, that Mavs lose THJ contract, which could be used in a trade next season, as Mavs are not yet in a position to do the big move at TDL.
Not ideal, but perhaps something that could be feasible.