2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[StepBackJay]

So Washington is interesting what is the trade there? It's obviously not going to be Beal. And Washington isn't going to pair Beal with Westbrook either to "start over" because that's not how these deals go.

Washington would want KP + Beal on their team so then what do the Mavs get? I would imagine Bertans would be one piece for both salary matching and he fits the stretch big spot Rick likes. Robin Lopez would also be part of the salary filler and he's a useful player. 

My guess then is that Mavs would either want a young player or 2 picks. For the MBT to not lose face if they got 2 picks including this year's WAS pick back for KP + Bertans who is a good player (banged up some this year) then they are no worse than where they were two years ago.

The original KP trade was mostly taking on THJ's deal and we all know that THJ turned out to be a good player + giving up two picks. If Mavs get back a useful player or two plus get back 2 picks then they are still in good shape. I think short term Bertans would fit our system well and then Mavs would have ammunition and cap space to make a big move.

People would be disappointed that Mavs didn't get a star back for KP but KP isn't a star himself at this point so getting one back probably won't happen.

I could see the Mavs armed with a couple picks and cap space being able to wrestle Collins away from ATL. Maybe they send ATL one of those picks in a S&T situation.

You are still able to resign Rich and THJ to keep those assets + 1 more pick in your arsenal.

Your top 8 guys then are:
Luka
Rich
THJ
DFS
Collins
Bertans
Maxi
Brunson

Mavs would definitely have the best offense in the league but would need to figure out defense.