2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[DanSchwartzgan]

Mavs first choice is to pair a big with him per the article.   So if you believe the article, then Drummond is the target.

"For now, Dallas appears first interested in adding a center to help supplement Porzingis, sources said. The Mavericks have circled Andre Drummond as the Cleveland Cavaliers look to move in a different frontcourt direction of their own, but Dallas has expressed no interest in parting with Porzingis in those particular talks. "They want a big to pair with him," one league source said. "Obviously with physicality, rebounding, toughness."

If the writer knows that the Mavs have circled Drummond, might the source be from the Cavs?

I think the key right now (ASSUMING there is some smoke around trading KP at some point) is figuring out the best possible timing.

1.  It could be that a trade right now is a total panic "sell low" scenario.
2.  It could be they fear things get worse and sell-later means selling even lower.

If they trade to get someone like Drummond in the lineup, it MIGHT be #1 above and they are kicking the can down the road on KP.  It will be easier to trade him this summer (especially if he shows better health between now and then).  In fact, the KP whispers might be gauging what the summer market might be like.

I think the trade market for KP right now would be disappointing.  You won't get LaVine out of Chicago.  I can't see the Bulls wanting to pair KP and Markkanen, so you probably won't get WCJ either.  You might get Markkanen with Porter for filler and maybe a top X protected pick this summer?   The article mentions Charlotte.  Yuck.  The prize there would be Rozier? along with expiring Zeller?  What else?  Maybe Toronto based around Lowry?  Atlanta is throwing money around aggressively.  Maybe Collins and Bogdonovic and Snell for KP and some additional salary.