TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[mvossman]

Interesting ideas.

From DAL angle, I have question marks on Gafford, as to intended role and salary fit.

They wanted a rim-running, defend-rebound guy to replace Powell, and at about half the salary. That was McGee. Unfortunately, none of that worked out, and McGee hasn't provided that so far -- but would they now decide to trade in McGee and pay over twice as much to fill the same 15 mpg role?

Unfortunately we can't assume Cuban would think, "Well, the money difference isn't a big deal, as long as we get an upgrade." So I have to wonder if the 3 yrs 40M owed to Gafford after this season would be a deal-killer for a player filling such a limited role.

Honestly if they manage to hold on to Wood, I don't think they need to spend any more cap/tax on bigs.  A Wood/Powell/Maxi combination is starting to look good.  Any two can be on the court together and all three can handle single big minutes.  If McGee is going to be completely useless in the depth/occasional big body role, then they can sign a vet min for that.  I don't think we need the original envisioned McGee role based on what we are seeing right now.