Dallas Mavericks 2025 Trade thread -- Roster and Cap and the 1st page

[joesha1698]

Here's my simple logic for trading A. Davis....

If you trade him - the goal is to get a very good player and some fillers and a late round draft pick, preferrably in the first round. What team should take a chance on A. Davis?

1. A team that has an identity and can win without him.
2. A team that can afford to rest him and hope he's healthy for the playoffs.
3. A team where he could be the piece that makes them a legit championship contender and puts them over the top in a 7 game playoff series.
4. A team that can afford to move a quality player and potential late 1st round draft pick.

Note: I dont have the facts on any team draft pick situation but just humor me a little ...

1. NewYork Knicks - Mitchell Robinson, OG Anuoby, late first rounder for A. Davis

This is a Knicks team that can win without AD. They can afford to rest him and get him ready for the playoffs. Who gives you the best shot to win a ring in the next 3 years, OG or AD? Its medium risk and high reward, imo. Dallas gets a very good wing defender, Cooper moves to his natural position, and we gain draft compensation. Mitchell is an expiring deal as well.


Any team that fits this bill should consider A. Davis, imo. I think it would be worth the risk. Remember, Kyrie Irving was in a similar position as A. Davis (with a injury history even if it wasnt as bad as AD's) a couple of years ago. The Knicks wouldnt have to give away the house to bring AD in either. or

[arkuo]

I've read some doctors pitch in on the topic of recent calf injuries in the NBA (Wemby, AD, etc) is greatly due to the game speeding up and how big men today try to move way faster than they normally should.

Wonder if there's truth to this and if Kidd would "slow OUR game down" a bit when AD returns. I know calf injuries aren't as serious as say, an ACL tear. AD should be back in a couple of weeks. I'm still on team tank though. If you can get one of Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer or Caleb Wilson, to pair with Flagg, I think you have to go for it. Two 18 year old prospects is big for a franchise.

[Archx]

I've read some doctors pitch in on the topic of recent calf injuries in the NBA (Wemby, AD, etc) is greatly due to the game speeding up and how big men today try to move way faster than they normally should.

GSW medical staff recently said that as well, Kerr talked about it. He proposed to lower games played from 82 to 72 per season.

[Bob8]

I've read some doctors pitch in on the topic of recent calf injuries in the NBA (Wemby, AD, etc) is greatly due to the game speeding up and how big men today try to move way faster than they normally should.

GSW medical staff recently said that as well, Kerr talked about it. He proposed to lower games played from 82 to 72 per season.

I kinda doubt that lower games played would help much players who were injured after playing just few games.

[Archx]

Any team that fits this bill should consider A. Davis, imo. I think it would be worth the risk. Remember, Kyrie Irving was in a similar position as A. Davis (with a injury history even if it wasnt as bad as AD's) a couple of years ago. The Knicks wouldnt have to give away the house to bring AD in either. or

AD's problem is insane contract which still pays for another 3 years then it's extension time. No GM with a brain will risk that. Most Mavs can hope to get back is some decent picks and an expiring player. That would give them cap and draft flexibility moving forward.

AD looks more or less washed if you combine his bad shape, non stop health problems and a huge contract.

[Mr B]

If we can trade everyone not named Cooper, Max and Derek and yield the following, I'd be more than on board:

1. Two 2026 1st round draft picks (not counting ours).
2. At least one future 1st round draft pick.
3. At least two 2nd rounders.
4. Two players with decent upside 25 yo or younger.
5. At least one expiring to clear enough cap space to sign a good FA next year.

You're very demanding knowing that you have to move some bad contracts too, one star is notoriously known for being nonstop injured and other rehabilitating from ACL.

But yes, it would be a great result.

I was kinda optimistic about them clearing the house, but with those news how Cuban and Kidd are having big influence, I'm not anymore.

I know that is a stretch but people seem to think we'll get something for AD.
Personally, I don't see why any team would want him and his brutal contract, let alone give up a pick.
I'm at the point of putting AD (and maybe Kyrie) in the same category as Embiid and KP in terms of reliability.

Washington and Gaff could yield some decent assets, and I think we could get a 2nd for Klay.
It might be stretching it, but Naji might actually return a late 1st rounder to a team who might need wing depth.
And Kyrie would be a big risk to a team as well but I imagine we'd get something positive for him.

I think Cuban is creating some type of smoke screen on the AD trade rumors to make people think he still has some decent value.
I'll be shocked and pissed if him and Klay are still on the team after the TDL.

Trade Gaff back to Washington?

[jpengland]

ADs value is Luka Doncic.

That’s proven fact.

[Super Cooper]

ADs value is Luka Doncic.

That’s proven fact.

It's called sunk cost. AD's value is what another franchise would pay for him.

If the Rozier contract will be voided, MIA seems to be the best trade partner.

[daoneandonly]

AD should be traded ASAP, no need to delay this thing. AD, D-Lo and Klay should go.