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Kings get PJ, Hardy

Mavs get Monk


I like the idea of a LaVine, Ellis, Murray, PJ, Sabonis lineup for the Kings with Demar as 6th man. I think PJ provides a good defensive presence next to Sabonis.

Mavs could really use Monk for offense in starting unit, he's a decent playmaker too. And when Kyrie comes back he could fit still on the team.

Yeah, it's been suggested a lot, with some variations, I think PJ is a much more valuable archetype than Monk, and he fits exactly what the Kings need in their PF, Monk fills an immediate need, and Monk is locked up on a reasonable contract while PJ is expiring on a cheap deal and may not extend from it due to it being too small of a rise, so Mavs also can't expect equal value back.

I take it. But the Mavs need to get someone like Herb Jones or Lonzo Ball after that.

I don't think the Kings should have to eat Hardy here, but maybe a compromise with Dwight Powell to buy Dallas a bit more apron breathing room.

Texas Chuck wrote:I don't think the Kings should have to eat Hardy here, but maybe a compromise with Dwight Powell to buy Dallas a bit more apron breathing room.

Seems like an easy path for both teams. And I think kings can try to make a play for jrue and convince themselves they have a team that can make the playoffs.