02-25-2021, 10:33 AM
(02-25-2021, 07:36 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: You aren't adding a third star to Luka and KP in any of these deals (disappointing). In fact, you are hoping you just replace KP with any Wiseman, Collins and Avdija.
That is why I am preaching a three team deal all the time. Trading one "damaged star" for another in Collins or Wiseman/Avdija does not really improve us, unless we think there is absolutely no hope for KP to ever be healthy. I don't think we are there yet.
The idea is basically to turn KP into two lesser players, not just one prospect and a filler. Example with Atlanta: we don't need Bogdanovic as our guard rotation is good and any of those guys is arguably better than Bogi. So we create a three team trade adding additional pieces that sends us a player we actually need. Most likely a center, if Collins is our prize. Neither Collins or that center would be at KP level, but together they cover our two positions of need and form a formidable lineup with our guard/wing rotation. I think there are many possibilities to create such a trade. WCJ, Holmes, Horford are just some of the options that come to mind.
Disclaimer: I don't think Mavs would have any interest in Avdija, he is just too far away and absolutely no guarantee he will actually become something (very) good. Mavs want to be good now.