07-19-2021, 11:35 AM
(07-19-2021, 11:25 AM)mvossman Wrote: I think there are a lot of people on this board (including you) that would make that trade without the picks. Seems unlikely to me that we would get two additional firsts (including a lottery) for a trade many would do without.
A few things:
1) I would not do KP+JR for Adams+Bledsoe. Before RC was gone I wanted KP gone at ALL costs. With a new regime I still WANT him gone, but NOT at all costs. I am intrigued if different coaching can get better results from him, in large part because I think his psyche will be much better with RC gone.
2) It would only be ONE first round pick (#10). #35, the other pick, is a 2nd rounder. Probably just an accident with your wording, but wanted to clarify.
3) I think Adams and Bledsoe have little value around the league (which is why I wonder if this trade might be possible). I think the Mavs are unique in that Adams and Bledsoe would have more value to the Mavs simply because of Luka. I think Luka makes a player like Adams MUCH more valuable. If you don't have a Luka then Adams and his contract become a big negative.