06-19-2021, 01:34 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-19-2021, 01:35 AM by SleepingHero.)
(06-18-2021, 10:06 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I think they are looking at KP on the cheap which would be Bertans and Bryant, maybe a pick if we are lucky.
KP would be an expensive upgrade combination of those guys (ie stretch big). Bryant has his own injury issues and is not known as a defender. KP has more defensive potential than he does. KP also has a lot more upside than Bertans.
Bertans is useful as a stretch big and the deal sheds a lot of future cap space for Dallas. Both Bertans and Bryant could be more easily moved in other deals. Sometimes the first deal isn't the main point, its trying to break a dollar into quarters so you can make other moves.
The problem with all these mocked trades from other teams is that they're looking to snag KP for nothing. They think for whatever reason the Mavs would rather take air than retain KP, which I don't believe is the Mavs mindset at all. This basically nullifies any of these "KP for 2 mediocre role players and a pick" trades that are totally one-sided.
Going to wait and see who is the new GM because anyone but Luka is available now, though I do think it's extremely likely the Mavs hope KP has a resurgence year and just retains him.
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