2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[StepBackJay]

So, just wondering if anyone else would do this. First, lets get out of the way that I know you don't trade with Ainge, so no need for that post.

KP/JRich/Burke for Walker/Smart/Theis straight up, no picks going either way

I'm not positive I do it myself, but the prize in this trade is Smart. I think Walker is an expensive 25 mpg starting player resting on b2bs. Theis is the mobile C so many are clamoring for. Smart and Theis are young enough to be around for a bit.

Walker/JB/TT
Smart/THJ/Green
Luka/DFS/Iwundu
Kleber/Powell/JJ
Theis/WCS/Boban

Kleber, Theis and Walker, I think, would be better off the bench, so we're still looking for 3 starters for our championship team, but I think that team competes on offense and defense.

Boston isn't trading Smart, he is like the heart of their team.

After watching Walker last night I am interested in a KP+filler for Walker/Theis move. I like Theis' game a lot and he would do well in the Mavs' system. He is an underrated player. Walker and KP both have injury concerns. KP has age on his side but his 7'3 frame is a concern.

Fit-wise Celtics get a player that fits their system better. They have a bunch of guards. KP would be the third offensive option on that team which is better for him.

Mavs would get that 2nd playmaker/scorer. So I think the starters are:

Luka, Walker, Rich, Maxi, Theis with Brunson, THJ, DFS being your key reserves. Defensively you are concerned ab Walker but if KP is not working out Walker is probably the best player talent wise you are going to get. John Collins from Atlanta is the other option.