06-08-2021, 09:40 PM
(06-07-2021, 10:51 PM)Tyler Wrote: Since I doubt Dallas would want to trade both Powell and Maxi in that deal, I assume the "filler" would likely be WCS (team option) + Burke.
Powell/Richardson/WCS/Burke for Kemba? (Normally I'd balk at a 4-for-1 deal, but in the offseason with two motivated teams it's more doable).
Boston could use the big men, for sure. Burke/Richardson could even be useful replacements for Kemba. And there's the salary flexibility you already mentioned.
Dallas would really only miss Powell, and they would get a real playmaker in the deal. If the medical team in Dallas has any inclination that Kemba can be built back up physically, that could be a tempting gamble to get a PG they've obviously liked for a bunch of spare parts. The risk, of course, is that Kemba really is washed and they burned their trade balancing contracts to get him. But it's an interesting thought experiment -- how little would Boston have to ask for in return before you consider taking a flyer?
Yeah the 4 for 1 would be the sticking point... But I'd imagine you could probably find someone to take on any of those guys. They all have their uses.
The ideal is to get something of value from the Celtics. If KP is traded, I'd love to grab Kemba as a high risk high reward guy.