Dallas Mavericks 2025 Trade thread -- Roster and Cap -- 1st page updated on July 1st

[Mr B]

I would think Caleb or Naji would be the ones to go (other than Hardy, OMax, and Powell). If they are just trying to clear roster space these are the likely candidates to be moved in my opinion.

Wouldn't mind letting any of them go, I like Naji, but he's not great at anything, and it limits his effectiveness in the PO, with Caleb, I think he just caught lightening in a bottle shooting wise in 23 PO, he's just too bad of a shooter to be effective 3&D player.
PJ is just a winning player, tough on the boards, can defend on the perimeter, outmuscles people under the basket, he's a consistent 3 pt shot away from being 30M/yr player.

Yea I would hate to lose Naji. I just like the kind of player he is. The Mavs have a glut of Forwards though and someone has to go.

[41Dirk41]

Maybe a glut of forwards and no PG is a part of the "Nico vision" hahahahhahaha

[Mr B]

Maybe a glut of forwards and no PG is a part of the "Nico vision" hahahahhahaha

That would be hilarious if he hasn’t already been actively looking for a PG.

[Michaellam1987]

Really odd rumor...

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That's more like it, I hope they don't trade PJ though, they have more than enough forwards, them targeting another one tells me they are sending one out.

Although it is a small trade, it is not easy to do, CLE is above 2nd apron, and hence cannot trade out multiple player, and also cannot take back more salary than that going out, while we are very closed to 2nd apron as well. Assuming they trade Wade 6.6M expiring, I don't think CLE will be interested in Hardy at all, a more reasonable assumption should be Powell and his 4M expiring, plus another low salary player (i.e. Omax and B-Will). Powell + B-Will can work, but I don't think we will give up B-Will. Therefore, the only logical solution is a 3 team trade with Powell (and a min salary player from that 3rd team?) going to CLE, Omax to that 3rd team, Wade to DAL.

[41Dirk41]

Maybe a glut of forwards and no PG is a part of the "Nico vision" hahahahhahaha

That would be hilarious if he hasn’t already been actively looking for a PG.

Yes 6 months later...Probably his vision was a little bit blurred

Oh yes and for sure D-Lo fits very well the "defense wins championship" mantra.

Those are clearly moves by a desperated man who is trying to save his face and job, but it's too late...

[Mavrelous]

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That's more like it, I hope they don't trade PJ though, they have more than enough forwards, them targeting another one tells me they are sending one out.

Although it is a small trade, it is not easy to do, CLE is above 2nd apron, and hence cannot trade out multiple player, and also cannot take back more salary than that going out, while we are very closed to 2nd apron as well. Assuming they trade Wade 6.6M expiring, I don't think CLE will be interested in Hardy at all, a more reasonable assumption should be Powell and his 4M expiring, plus another low salary player (i.e. Omax and B-Will). Powell + B-Will can work, but I don't think we will give up B-Will. Therefore, the only logical solution is a 3 team trade with Powell (and a min salary player from that 3rd team?) going to CLE, Omax to that 3rd team, Wade to DAL.

It will have to be3-team at least, neither CLE nor DAL can take on salary, but I just don't see minutes for him w/o trading away 2 forwards.

[Darren]

Maybe a glut of forwards and no PG is a part of the "Nico vision" hahahahhahaha

The Mavs is trying to put 5 foward-centers on the floor. I don't know if Wade is the right piece, though.

[Darren]

I'd rather train up Lively shooting the 3 ball. Wade may not even play a minute in playoffs but DLive will.

[daoneandonly]

not sure what they'd give up for Wade. He's solid, but the forward spot is stacked. Unless they trade Naji to a team like Sac for 2nds and then Wade is the Naji replacement. But who does Cle want? Hardy? Why? He sucks

[Teffer10]

not sure what they'd give up for Wade. He's solid, but the forward spot is stacked. Unless they trade Naji to a team like Sac for 2nds and then Wade is the Naji replacement. But who does Cle want? Hardy? Why? He sucks

If the main goal is to create a spot for Exum, the Wade idea makes some sense if it only costs us Powell and Omax.
Wade would be nice insurance for AD or if we decide to move PJ for something.

[Mavrelous]

Did the Mavs sign anyome other than Nembjard to 2-way?

[Mr B]

Did the Mavs sign anyome other than Nembjard to 2-way?

Miles Kelly (6’6” 3-D Wing) played well in the Summer League and is also on a 2-way contract. They have 1 more 2-way contract available.

[Teffer10]

Did the Mavs sign anyome other than Nembjard to 2-way?

Miles Kelly (6’6” 3-D Wing) played well in the Summer League and is also on a 2-way contract. They have 1 more 2-way contract available.

As strange as this may sound, I hope they sign a big to fill that last spot.
I still like the potential of Sharp and would like to see the Mavs move on from Powell his summer.

I like the Wade idea as well.

Kyrie/DLo/BWill
Klay/Christie/Exum
Flagg/Naji/Martin
AD/PJ/Wade
Lively/Gaff

Nembar/Kelly/Sharp (2-Way)

That is an extremely deep team IF healthy.

[41Dirk41]

not sure what they'd give up for Wade. He's solid, but the forward spot is stacked. Unless they trade Naji to a team like Sac for 2nds and then Wade is the Naji replacement. But who does Cle want? Hardy? Why? He sucks

If the main goal is to create a spot for Exum, the Wade idea makes some sense if it only costs us Powell and Omax.
Wade would be nice insurance for AD or if we decide to move PJ for something.

Powell is useless from at least 5 years... Unfortunately beabau and others Powell lovers are desappeared.

I told you guys. Wasted spot.

[kanofwindHK]

Did the Mavs sign anyome other than Nembjard to 2-way?

Miles Kelly (6’6” 3-D Wing) played well in the Summer League and is also on a 2-way contract. They have 1 more 2-way contract available.

As strange as this may sound, I hope they sign a big to fill that last spot.
I still like the potential of Sharp and would like to see the Mavs move on from Powell his summer.

I like the Wade idea as well.

Kyrie/DLo/BWill
Klay/Christie/Exum
Flagg/Naji/Martin
AD/PJ/Wade
Lively/Gaff

Nembar/Kelly/Sharp (2-Way)

That is an extremely deep team IF healthy.

I really do not know why people are high on Sharp,
from the summer league games, it is clear that sharp is only tall.....but skill not belong to NBA level basketball

[Darren]

Chat sports mentions Hardy & a 2nd for Dean Wade. I think it's not a right move. You spend an asset to unload Hardy getting back a rental who won't return next offseason. And you don't have the minute for the frontcourt. Unless a PJ trade for a starting level guard 1/2, this trade doesn't make too much sense. I read it as Klay is getting the starting role in favor of PJ. And the Mavs doesn't want to lose PJ for nothing . Something may have went wrong with PJ's extension. Or something like PJ for Monk, Coby White or Cam Thomas or similar player finally getting done. With Schroeder, the King are loaded in backcourt. Chicago is waiting on something before Giddey's extension. Cam Thomas is remain restricted. Anything could happen. Do you believe PJ is on the move? In case it is, which trade scenario will you take?

[Darren]

Something like that:
Dallas gets Malik Monk, Dean Wade, (Exum & Kai Jones)
Sacramento gets PJ Washington, Jaden Hardy
Cleveland gets Dwight Powell & OMax Prosper

Dallas gets: Coby White, (Exum)
Chicago gets PJ Washington
Cleveland gets Dwight Powell & OMax Prosper.

Dallas gets Cam Thomas, Dean Wade, (Exum, Kai Jones & one more spot)
Brooklyn gets PJ Washington, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy, pick from Dallas to unload contract
Cleveland gets Dwight Powell and OMax Prosper

[arkuo]

Something like that:
Dallas gets Malik Monk, Dean Wade, (Exum & Kai Jones)
Sacramento gets PJ Washington, Jaden Hardy
Cleveland gets Dwight Powell & OMax Prosper

Dallas gets: Coby White, (Exum)
Chicago gets PJ Washington
Cleveland gets Dwight Powell & OMax Prosper.

Dallas gets Cam Thomas, Dean Wade, (Exum, Kai Jones & one more spot)
Brooklyn gets PJ Washington, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy, pick from Dallas to unload contract
Cleveland gets Dwight Powell and OMax Prosper

If they wanted Coby White, he would have been priority #1 over D'Lo. Don't think they're going for Coby White.

[41Dirk41]

Pay to dump Hardy is a no sense but that's or situation, we desperately need a spot for Exum... Nico vision is still not so clear honestly.

[arkuo]

It has to be a consolidation trade. Hardy + Omax or someone. To clear 1 roster spot. It has to be a 2 for 1.