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

[omahen]

Chi got him for Portis, Parker and a protected 23 second.

Yes, because he had a multiyear overpaid contract. He is expiring now, huge difference.

THJ alone beats that deal so your THJ and Jackson deal without picks works just fine

I don't see why Chicago would do that without at least #18. They don't need THJ, they need OPJ. And the deal only saves them a couple of millions. So no motivation on this end either.

They save lots of money

Not really, they save less than 5 million. 

Did you just say you didn't think Chi was rebuilding?

Yeah, perhaps not correct word. They are in a rebuilding process, but they will certainly not be tanking. They already said they want to be better. They also brought a serious coach. And even if they would be tanking, that is just another reason for them not to do the trade without at least one FRP attached, since we are not giving young players with upside.

THJ + Jackson + 23 second is pretty close if not the best offer they get for OPJ IMO

Might be, it is difficult to match his salary and improve. But this doesn't mean they will accept it. I wouldn't. I mean, why would I? If you think THJ is better or equal player to OPJ, why are you trading him?