2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[omahen]

Atlanta might not be a willing participant in our game and probably doesn't need JRich or THJ. 

Of course Atlanta has to be the willing participant. I have no idea if they will be. If not, we should know soon enough (before FA) and move to another target. Colins is just an example, the idea works with any player.

As I was trying to explain, I am not sending JRich or THJ to Atlanta. I am just expanding the deal with other teams where the interest is mutual between the player and the team.

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wonder if Markkanen is more realistic than Collins.  Atlanta might not be a willing participant in our game and probably doesn't need JRich or THJ.  But, I think the Vucevic trade marginalizes the value of Markkanen.  Patrick Williams is probably the future of the position and Chicago could actually use what THJ does.  They could also use some PG help, but they traded their pick (top 4 protected) and there is probably an Omahen-lite in Chicago making the same "over-the-cap" argument for the Bulls as you are making for Dallas.  THJ at $15mm plus Brunson for Markkanen at about $20mm?  You'd have to give up THJ to have space for Markkanen anyway.  The casualty to control the situation is Brunson, who may flee in a year and cause LT/Hard Cap issues in 22 if he stays.

I am sure Chicago would walk away from a bigger offer or be extremely willing for a SnT. As with my Atlanta example, you can do a three team trade:
1. Dal: Markanen SnT
2. Chi: pick or Brunson (I would prefer pick)
3. Team 3 (of THJ choosing): SnT THJ (or JRich) in their cap space, Mavs compensate with a second rounder