Mavericks and Cavs need to make this trade

[Scoot McGroot]

Cleveland’s primary issue in these playoffs is player health. Trading for AD and Kyrie certainly doesn’t help them in that regard.

[CIN-C-STAR]

Mobley >>>>>> AD
I’m not sure what ADs value is but he’s old and always been a huge injury risk and makes a ton of money.
Mobley is a way better asset, and not even far behind current AD as a player. This is crazy talk.

[daoneandonly]

As a Mavs fan yea, pretty bad for Cleveland. Dallas would love it

[Mr B]

Trade Proposal:
Mavericks receive: Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland
Cavaliers receive: Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Kyrie Irving, Caleb Martin

Who says no?
This deal could be a win-win. The Cavaliers get significantly tougher and more playoff-ready - something they clearly lacked against the Pacers. Anthony Davis instantly becomes the best player in the deal, giving Cleveland an elite defensive anchor and postseason championship pedigree. Kyrie Irving - enough said. Gafford adds rim protection and depth, while Caleb Martin provides much-needed wing defense and versatility. East being as weak as it is, they'll be the favorite come next season. We saw what Kawhi did when he had the chance in the Eastern Conference.

The Mavericks meanwhile pivot toward a younger core with Cooper Flagg as the next franchise centerpiece. With Mobley’s two-way potential, Garland a future suspect prospect given his toe issues (but he has potential), and Allen’s interior presence. It’s a smart play for the future.

Win now vs. build for the future. Everyone walks away happy.

Replace Garland with Mitchell and we can sit at the table and talk. Otherwise no deal.

The only trade that has any chance of happening is Flagg and the roster flotsam for Mitchell. The rest of this is pure fantasy.

Yea there’s no way any of this happens. Cleveland doesn’t have anyone the Mavs would want or that’s worth gutting their team for. Mitchell is nice but not worth gutting your team for, especially not the mess suggested in the original post.

[Texas Chuck]

NEver understand these giant trades. These kinds of trades just never happen.

I assume Cleveland is going to talk themselves into their only issue is health. And I feel even more confident Harrison/Vegas won't trade AD after making him the only real return for Luka.

I don't think we need to even argue about value or type >>>>>>>> in regards to Mobley vs AD which is just silly.