TRADE: Christian Wood (1yr/$14.3M) to DAL | #26+SB+Boban+Chriss+TB to HOU

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In my mind, the only issue with this kid is between the ears. That DET season you're talking about was his last contract year, when he was trying desperately to maintain a place in the NBA. If another player with a less spotty past would've had that season, they might've gotten maxed, tbh. It was that significant of a breakout year. But, because of his history, he wasn't much of a draw in free agency. 

Now, we're going into his next contract year. I'm sure he's aware that he's playing for a chance at an even bigger contract, so my guess is that the Mavs will get his best this season. 

The "dumb" potential for the Mavs here is giving/promising him some big extension (eligible around Christmas) before they have to. In hindsight, I think that's pretty much where they went wrong with Porzingis (though I would've done it at the time, as I've said).

I fully agree with you here. I was all kinds of wrong about Kidd. What I will say is that if Rick was still here this would be a horrible move. I think Rick would push him in the wrong way. However, with Kidd I think it will be a huge success. Kidd will likely get everything out of this guy that he can. Great trade. I think it's either going to be an incredibly great move on the court or a good trade piece to get the player they need.

I have a serious feeling it will be another Bullock type move. Wood looks like a perfect fit with Luka.