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Trading Dame and Nurkic


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Mavericks

Mavericks

+3 players ($39.7m),
Cap Impact + $4.0M

-2  Wins

+48.26  MPG

+0.75  Off.

+0.48  Def.

Pacers

Pacers

+2 players ($52.3m),
Cap Impact + $1.6M

+4  Wins

-10.45  MPG

+2.33  Off.

+0.49  Def.

Pacers starters: PG: Dame SG: LeVert SF: McDermott PF: RoCo C: Turner

Dame and LeVert may be a perfect backcourt, as LeVerts size and defense will compliment Dame while also opening up easier isolation opportunities for LeVert. A Dame and Turner pick at the top of the arch could be lethal because Dame has never played that game with a legit stretch big. RoCo is a strong perimeter and interior defender that would pair well next to Turner as well. McDermott would need to be replaced if they want to contend... maybe a Derozan sign and trade of some kind.

Blazers starters: PG: Brogdon SG: CJ SF: DFS PF: Porzingis C: Sabonis

Trading Dame sucks but this is a good haul of players in the start of their prime. KP and Sabonis would be a good offensive pairing with their ability to stretch the floor, while Sabonis provides versatility on defense and KP provides rim protection. CJ and Brogdon are a great pairing because Brogdon provides the size, defense, and playmaking that CJ lacks, while CJ provides the sheer scoring that Brogdon isn't particularly known for. DFS helps to round out the Blazers on the defensive end, and getting 3 frps including pick #13 leaves promise for the Blazer's future.

Mavs starters: PG: Luka SG: Powell SF: DJJ PF: Kleber C: Nurkic

Splitting up KP and Luka seems imminent this off-season, and sources are very split as to where KP's value stands at the moment. I think the Mavs are prioritizing staying competitive this season while making sure they have the ability to push for a top free agent in 2022 to pair with Luka. This deal gives them a scorer in Powell that can get his own shot and make up for Luka's bad defense, along with Nurkic who provides more stability with the ball in his hands and on the glass than KP, and DJJ who is a solid athlete that can run the floor and be a great target for Luka. Most importantly however, this deal gets them off an extra $13 mil going into the next off-season, freeing up a total of $67 mil if they don't make any long term signings other than Powell this off-season. This could free them up to offer Luka the super max while also offering a player like Kawhi, Beal, Harden, KD, or Butler the max as well to join him in Dallas.

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