04-30-2021, 05:18 PM
Interesting back and forth.
I think KP's value is probably still really very high, based on age and production when he plays. He's seen as a stretch big - highly valued by itself - who also has ability to contribute on defense. And I don't think there are many teams who see him otherwise. Even if there are flaws in some of that, it's a hard package of pluses to find in one player. Oh, and he's only 25, which is HUGE in relation to desirability. Locked in for several years also adds value.
About the injuries, the issue is whether he has something permanent, or nicks and bumps. So far it seems like the latter, which I think every franchise thinks are just NBA life.
IOW the way I see the situation today is that there are a slew of teams seriously WISHING the Mavs get impatient and decide they are willing to move on. In the same way we look at Beal, for example. And willing to pay a lot to outbid others.
As for whether the Mavs MIGHT trade him, I think they are likely to stay bullish on the on-floor potential, even though there can be issues to try to work through. But I do think they start looking at offers seriously IF they decide they can't depend on him to play. Dependability is a factor the Mavs seem to look for when they have a player they like, with a willingness to move on if it's not there.
Are they past that point yet? Good question, but no way to know. The covid stuff that's made everyone iffy all year, and has made the schedule extra-brutal in the last half, has to work in his favor to some degree. My guess says they aren't ready to move on yet, but I feel that his availability in the 2021 playoffs (or lack of same) can tip the scales.
Personally? I'd probably cash in, if I can get a star (or potential star) plus side assets (picks) in return. I'm not down on him, but I am not big on paying max money to centers, which is where he's used here; but I want full value back, not cap room. And I think his development arc looks more like a 7-3 3-and-D SF with neither a stellar 3 nor a dominant D, which means I don't think he's likely to develop into what we need in the long run..
Just my 2c.
I think KP's value is probably still really very high, based on age and production when he plays. He's seen as a stretch big - highly valued by itself - who also has ability to contribute on defense. And I don't think there are many teams who see him otherwise. Even if there are flaws in some of that, it's a hard package of pluses to find in one player. Oh, and he's only 25, which is HUGE in relation to desirability. Locked in for several years also adds value.
About the injuries, the issue is whether he has something permanent, or nicks and bumps. So far it seems like the latter, which I think every franchise thinks are just NBA life.
IOW the way I see the situation today is that there are a slew of teams seriously WISHING the Mavs get impatient and decide they are willing to move on. In the same way we look at Beal, for example. And willing to pay a lot to outbid others.
As for whether the Mavs MIGHT trade him, I think they are likely to stay bullish on the on-floor potential, even though there can be issues to try to work through. But I do think they start looking at offers seriously IF they decide they can't depend on him to play. Dependability is a factor the Mavs seem to look for when they have a player they like, with a willingness to move on if it's not there.
Are they past that point yet? Good question, but no way to know. The covid stuff that's made everyone iffy all year, and has made the schedule extra-brutal in the last half, has to work in his favor to some degree. My guess says they aren't ready to move on yet, but I feel that his availability in the 2021 playoffs (or lack of same) can tip the scales.
Personally? I'd probably cash in, if I can get a star (or potential star) plus side assets (picks) in return. I'm not down on him, but I am not big on paying max money to centers, which is where he's used here; but I want full value back, not cap room. And I think his development arc looks more like a 7-3 3-and-D SF with neither a stellar 3 nor a dominant D, which means I don't think he's likely to develop into what we need in the long run..
Just my 2c.