TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[mvossman]

I'll say it again: I'm here for this. I think it would make a huge difference.

I'll ask you the same question as I asked Kamm.

What is the long term plan with a move like this?  If we are struggling with the defensive combination of Luka/Din in the starting lineup, do you think it will be better with Luka/Russell?  Do you see any chance we make Russell a 6th man?

Is the plan to immediately extend him?  Does it make sense to pay a defensively challenged shooting guard over 30+ mil a season?  Is there any chance to make a starting unit that includes Wood/Luka/Russell defensively viable?  

What salary are we sending out in addition to Din?  There is no way they take on Bertans.  Are we including Bullock?

I think a lot of the frustrations with Din will extend to Russell, especially on the defensive end.  The difference is that Russell costs over 30 mil, has no chance of playing the 6th man spot that makes sense for Din, and without an expensive extension negotiated as part of the trade, could walk like Brunson with the Mavs having limited ability to replace him.