DAL OFFSEASON: Trade & FA | Mavs "mostly done...but you never know."

[omahen]

Kennard is a good player, why is Detroit sending him away for #18?

Detroit has to decide if they want to resign and build around Kennard or not. Many around the league think he will be moved. 

How is Kennard an upgrade over Richardson?

He certainly can be in Philly specific situation. He is much better shooter and Philly desperately needs lights out shooters around Embiid/Simmons. He is also much cheaper. Plus Philly realistically has no way to retain JRich after next season, unless their owners are prepared to pay hundreds of millions of tax. 

This business where Mavs dump Wright with 18 and get Richardson as a prize is just a fantasy.

So when you propose Wright+18 for Schroeder it is a sound deal, while JRich is a fantasy?