10-01-2020, 06:03 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-01-2020, 06:08 PM by Omega_Supreme.)
It would strategically be in the Mavericks best interest to trade up in the draft if they see a potential superstar. Luka will not be on a rookie deal forever and eventually you could have 3 max players on this roster. The Mavericks need to have young talent that is on Luka's timeline and acquired talent that may or may not be.
I guess my point is why sacrifice the assets you do have to acquire something you need when you can do both. If you can package 18 plus 31 and something else to move into the top 10 you do it. I would not use existing assets to acquire Oladipo I would only use future assets. So if Indiana wants something I offer Hardaway Jr. . ,maybe Justin Jackson, and a future pick otherwise I keep Hardaway Jr. and go into next year with cap flexibility. The Mavericks may be looking to win now and not put everything in the Giannis sweepstakes which I hope they do.
I guess my point is why sacrifice the assets you do have to acquire something you need when you can do both. If you can package 18 plus 31 and something else to move into the top 10 you do it. I would not use existing assets to acquire Oladipo I would only use future assets. So if Indiana wants something I offer Hardaway Jr. . ,maybe Justin Jackson, and a future pick otherwise I keep Hardaway Jr. and go into next year with cap flexibility. The Mavericks may be looking to win now and not put everything in the Giannis sweepstakes which I hope they do.