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

[Mapka]

A question. It may upset some people this thought.

Would you trade KP for Giannis, would this be possible right now this offseason? And is this feasible?

KP is injury risk (main reason I suggest this), we would have beaten Clippers if he stayed healthy. If that would happen again, its disaster. Giannis on other hand is way safer, and he is also better player for sure (secondary reason I suggest this trade). Both teams would benefit, as Bucks would be sure they get some really great player in return for Giannis as next season he may be gone for less than KP.

Would this not be a a win-win trade for both teams?

This way Dallas could also build the team further from FA, and still keep the younger core and bench, that otherwise would need to be traded away. There may still be room to acquire another more healthy star in FA in addition to Giannis?

In short: if Giannis wants to be here, we get him without giving up KP. 
If not, we would give KP for nothing.

So here is no deal.

Yes but what if he wants to be here but has a better deal somewhere else? But with this deal we get Giannis. And without this, not.

Question in the end is, are we better team with Luka-Giannis or Luka-KP? If a straight up trade would work to make it happen, and without it, Giannis goes somewhere else, it may make a lot of sense.

The thing is, it may be the best for Bucks as well.

Theoretical: I don't know, if I would do it. If the question is KP or Giannis - everything else equal. Giannis seems to be the saver bet.

Practical: I don't see how Giannis wants to be here if we trade away KP, but not if we keep him.

Only way he get a better deal, is if he signs the Supermax with the Bucks and powerplays a trade half a year later. I keep KP then.