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

[Mavsfan12]

There's no version of the deal (that Chicago agrees to) that includes Powell. 

There's no version that doesn't include BOTH #18 and #31, along with at least two and up to ALL of  DFS, Kleber, Curry and Brunson.

I see what you're saying. I think a realistic deal is somewhere in-between from my low ball and your overpay. 

It probably does take some deal like Seth and Maxi to get it done. I only included Powell because Chicago's own fan writers included him in a potential deal. Which tells me that 1) they are hurting for any bigman. 2) Powell's value, even after his injury, isn't that non-existent. 

I think Lavine is worth 18. And might even be worth 31 too. OPJ has been beaten to death about his potential fit and upside. I guess another way to think about it would be is Lavine/OPJ/Milsap better than Maxi/Seth/18+31? Lavine>Seth. OPJ is that defensive wing we all want one of those picks to be (even if the picks carry more long-term value). Milsap and Maxi are a push at worst. Also allows us to try and get creative with THJ in some deals. 

So even on the high end, I'd do that deal. Mostly because the ability to create max space is still easier afterwards.

Man, I am so sold on that deal.. at that point cap space isn't even the concern. Adding Lavine and OPJ to Luka/KP is freaking amazing.  Mavs would have the best record in the west with that trade (and signing milsap to the MLE).  I would be happy with the Luka/Lavine/OPJ/KP core moving into the future. Mixing in a cheaper defensive player into that mix is easy enough.  That foursome is EXTREMELY potent and position-versatile.  You could add your plug in starter at PG or as a big.  That player doesn't HAVE to even be a great shooter since the others are plus, with Luka distributing.  That is an amazing team for switching and is a cheat code on offense.  Sign me up for that!