TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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I'm honestly dubious on whether or not Collins is as good as Wood is offensively. Wood can clearly score in bunches. Collins appears to be more limited. He's a high flier, but he's closer to Maxi than Wood offensively imo. (Not saying that he's close to all at Maxi, just saying he's limited).

Also have to wonder whether Collins can come in and have day 1 chemistry Wood appears to have with Luka at least offensively. 

There was a moment against MIN where Luka just flung a quick dart of a pass over 2 Wolves heads and found Wood camping under the rim after a pick and it was an easy dunk. My instant thought was, "why the hell didn't they ever do that with Porzingis consistently?" 

I'd be petrified if the Mavs were to make a trade for Collins, especially at a premium, and then realize that he's going to be another robotic role player that isn't going to be able to create for his own.

I think this is a valid summation of what could potentially happen. It's a risk, no doubt.

Ultimately, it's about whether they want to or even believe they can re-sign or extend Wood. We don't know the answer, but hopefully (this time) they do. If it's between Collins (or even something much less exciting than Collins) and letting another asset bounce for nothing, that's an easy choice.