TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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A few things to think about.  Utah has 3 firsts in 23.  They have three sizable TPE’s.  There are all sorts of things to potentially add to such a deal.  If there is a DFS deal to Utah, it almost has to be part of something else or lead directly to something else.  Interesting that larger expiring deals (Beasley is a TO) have been part of the THJ rumor (LeVert), the Bullock rumor (Reddish) and now this rumor.

Wasn't there a rumor earlier in the year that sent Crowder off to MIL, Allen to Utah, and Vanderbilt to PHX but was nixed because PHX wanted more??

If so, then why not add Dallas in the deal and make it work with Ayton as the main piece? It's a 9 player 4 team blockbuster, but the framework is there.

Rumors right now have the Bucks sending out Hill, Ibaka, and Allen as their main trade pieces and they're looking for a wing (like Crowder) and a backup big to replace Ibaka.

Suns are ready to move on from Ayton, the team is listless, and Crowder has all but given up. They're also motivated to get under the luxury tax as they're about 18 mil over. 

Jazz want to make room for Kessler, and are also looking for shooting. 

DAL: Hill+Ayton+Vanderbilt 

PHX: Wood+DFS+Ibaka+23 FRP VIA UTA

UTA: Greyson Allen+ 28 FRP DAL+3 2nds from MIL

MIL: Crowder+McGee

Suns reduce their payroll drastically. Jazz gets multiple draft assets (and probably the juiciest pick in the whole trade) and get a guy who fits well for them. MIL gets their role guys for the cheap package they've been looking for.

Mavs replace DFS with Vanderbilt, get their center, and a backup PG in Hill.