Mavs off-season and draft 2023 thread

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

Yeah I've seen tons of articles mention Mavs' interest in Ayton, but I just don't see it happening. A: I doubt we could put together a package for Ayton that multiple teams wouldn't be able to outbid, and B: Phoenix is contending for a title. I seriously doubt they want to help create a potential powerhouse in their own conference. If they end up trading him, they either trade him to the East, or to a team that's nowhere near being competitive.

I think PHX knows they need to offload Ayton?s contract in an effort to fill out the roster. Obv KD, Beal, and Book aren?t going anywhere. Plus Ayton seems to have checked out mentally. I think I fresh start would be good for him. I don?t think PHX just gives him away for scraps though. I?m kinda surprised to hear that THJ and Holmes might have gotten it done. The guy averaged 18/10 last season, and he?s like 25 years old?

[Thespiralgoeson]

Originally Posted by BPo001

I think PHX knows they need to offload Ayton?s contract in an effort to fill out the roster. Obv KD, Beal, and Book aren?t going anywhere. Plus Ayton seems to have checked out mentally. I think I fresh start would be good for him. I don?t think PHX just gives him away for scraps though. I?m kinda surprised to hear that THJ and Holmes might have gotten it done. The guy averaged 18/10 last season, and he?s like 25 years old?

I'm extremely skeptical that Phoenix would have even considered that offer. No way are they giving him away without get picks and/or a good young player.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

I'm extremely skeptical that Phoenix would have even considered that offer. No way are they giving him away without get picks and/or a good young player.

Yeah, rumors about details of trades I also take with a grain of salt, but I will say that I doubt they get any picks outside a 2nd like Atlanta got for the Hawks.

In fact, the Collins trade is going to be comparable because teams don't want to give up picks, and they don't want to take on big salary.

That likely means the Suns just keep Ayton for now, but that's a big risk if he regresses. They have no means to trade picks to get off that contract.

[MFFL]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

I'm extremely skeptical that Phoenix would have even considered that offer. No way are they giving him away without get picks and/or a good young player.

There had to be more to it. THJ is ok as a player but Holmes is a question mark. They are supposedly trading a starting center for a rotation player and a maybe?

There isn't even much salary cap savings - a little in year 2 and the entire year 3