daoneandonly wrote:tmorgan wrote:daoneandonly wrote:
I like Ivey even more and would be happy to do that for Dallas. My one concern though is he's coming back from injury plus the upcoming contract he needs. But think ivey will fill a glaring hole fro Dallas and could fit with Ky when he returns
As for this trade, I’m torn but leaning against. Not because of AD and his fragility, but because we still have a little time before contention seems realistic.
One of the overlooked aspects of “go for it” trades is the increased pressure and different minutes distribution on teams with developing talent. Holland needs more minutes next year, and if we traded Ivey and picks to upgrade from Tobias to AD, those minutes will be harder to get, even with Ivey gone. JBB will lean into Beasley (and maybe even THJ again, yuck) because Holland makes more mistakes.
I wouldn’t freak out in a negative way if this kind of deal happened. It would certainly add excitement to next season. But it’s probably not time yet.
Given your and others' feedback, I was thinking this would make more sense. Would adding Caleb Martin alleviate some of your concerns?
Detroit gets: Anthony Davis, Caleb Martin
Dallas gets: 2027 FRP via Det, 2029 FRP via Detroit, Jaden Ivey, Tobias Harris, Simone F, and maybe even 2025 2nd round pick from Tor
Dallas reups their draft capital while investing in an Ivey/Flagg/Lively core. Would like to use that 2nd on Tyrese Proctor from Duke. Detroit gets AD to complete a bonafide starting 5. Caleb Martin can cover minutes and make resigning THJ and Beas much less necessary.
I would HEAVILY consider this, Im just certain that AD wouldn't be available when it counts the most. Gah. Take the swing.
