05-22-2023, 05:46 AM
(05-22-2023, 04:19 AM)omahen Wrote: In my opinion, Lakers easily say no to this kind of deal.
And in the ones you are proposing, in my opinion the Mavs say no as well.
Your thesis that Kyrie will dictate where he goes, and then the Mavs would have to take whatever junk LA opts to offer, and will do so, just isn't realistic on many levels. And you are right that it takes THREE to tango when it comes to a sign-and-trade.
But each of the three have to get something that makes them want to HELP THE OTHERS or they won't play. Deals die all the time because one party or another feels they are putting in more than they are getting back, and Mavs aren't going to put an all-star into one without getting rewarded well.
I think Kyrie will sign with the Mavs. The idea of looking for a different place for him to play? Maybe later, maybe never.