(01-15-2021, 10:02 AM)omahen Wrote: I would say that at this point Powell has a very similar negative value as Wright contract. Wright had 2 seasons left on his deal, Powell will have 2.5 at TDL. He is only one year older than Wright, basically same age.I honestly don´t know. I think a lot will depend on what Pop does and if he is unsure about his future at the moment, then I feel they won´t do him dirty by trading away their best player. Maybe they just run down his contract and see whether they can actually re-sign him as a veteran leader to their young core. It´s a tough decision.
From San Antonio perspective - can they hope to get a deal Indy got for Oladipo? Similar value player on a longer contract? Kind of doubt it. It also doesn't really make sense that a non contender trades for half a year rental of DeRozan. So their options are limited to contenders. Which of them has 28 mil of salary to match that is better than Powell? Is Gary Harris type of contract so much better value for a rebuilding team San Antonio has to become at one point?
In my idea, they would get a young player and FRP for half a year rental and additional two years of Powell. I think it is borderline fair value. Throw in a second of two if you think they need more.
I like DeRozan a lot. Always have. He´s a good guy to root for and has been good leader for years. I don´t think he´d mind the JET role either.
(01-15-2021, 10:19 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I don´t think the Mavs will trade for a defensive liability like DeRozan. Everything they did over the last couple of month suggests that they are all in on a more defensive minded approach.They got all the defense they need. Now they need another offensive impact player imho.