2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[cjeter24]

But for me it's those very reasons I'm not so quick to dismiss the chance of acquiring Lavine THIS offseason.  Yes, if he still had 2+ years on his deal, the Bulls would be in more of a position to dictate terms and timelines.  But the fact that he only has a year remaining on a deal with a team who, even with cap space, doesn't scream "contender", I think it's possible.  Especially with a common agent who wants to make his uber superstar client, Luka, happy.

If back channels motivate this deal, I think Brunson, Kleiber and Richardson for Lavine gets it done.

That's not going to be remotely close. The going rate for all star caliber players has been 3 first rounders plus swaps. 
Each situation is different and he may cost less... But I think the equivalency of 3 first round picks is at least a minimum starting point. I think Brunson is worth a 1st FWIW. 

Brunson, 2 1sts, Green I think would be a good starting point. 

The issue tho is 2025 and 2027 1sts don't really do much for anyone nor do I think the Mavs want to go that route yet of exhausting all 1st rounders to trade for the next decade. 

I think KP has legit value despite the narrative here. We have enough to get in on that trade if KP is traded to a 3rd team. But I think a trade like that is more likely at the deadline if the Bulls still suck and KP is still here (and healthy).