11-13-2020, 04:36 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-13-2020, 04:39 PM by KillerLeft.)
(11-13-2020, 04:32 PM)HanspardsShowerVoice Wrote: Wouldn't LaVine's $19 million on an expiring be a nice SnT piece for Giannis if you still want to play for that lottery ticket?
Very possibly, actually, and that's a good point.
But, if you're the Mavs and you're already thinking that way before you make the trade, I honestly doubt you do it. I think there's a case to be made that the high end of your talent is in place with LaVine, and I'd evaluate the deal from that angle (as if you're keeping him forever), especially given what you'd (actually) have to give up to get him. If you don't think the resulting situation is one you can build a contender around, I don't think you do it.
If you think you might be able to figure out a way to throw your hat in for Giannis later, great! But, if that's still your overall plan there are way easier, cheaper stepping stones to choose, I'd think.