05-12-2021, 12:07 PM
(05-12-2021, 11:52 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: This is something I really don´t get. The Knicks trade is done. Sunk costs no matter what. Yes it would be nice to get some value in return for KP but if he isn´t the right player for the Mavs I wouldn´t wait for a big offer that might never come. Take the L and move on.
Even a pure salary dump (hard to do with limited capspace around the league) wouldn´t be the end of the world. Trade KP (try to attach Burke). Renounce all capholds and decline all options. Go to work with 67.5m in capspace.
I agree with every word, with the exception of including Burke. Maybe I'm reading into your words too much, but you make it seem like he's some sort of albatross.
Burke is obviously not some untouchable asset, but he IS on a value contract, and while he hasn't had the season I hoped he would, he really only needs 4-5 great games to hold up his end. He has certainly not been consistent this year (bummer), but he has been a bright spot at times and brings things to the table that nobody else on this roster can. He's paid like someone not meant to be in the rotation, but to be ready when needed, and he has basically done that this season. I would be excited about that deal again if we could go back in time, knowing what we know now.