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Mavs take a chance on Wiggins, Magic add shooting, Warriors upgrade at center


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Magic

Magic

+1 player ($17.9m),
Cap Impact - $418K

+ 0  Wins

-8.31  MPG

+3.09  Off.

-3.39  Def.

Mavericks

Mavericks

+1 player ($24.3m) +1 pick,
Cap Impact + $2.4M

-1  Wins

-15.25  MPG

-0.61  Off.

+2.34  Def.

I know this trade looks unbalanced at first, but I don't see how it's extremely unfair or unrealistic.

Mavericks are rumored to have interest in Wiggins, but let's make it clear, he has been very bad this season. I think this is a great chance for the Mavs to buy low on a guy that can be their third best player, but Hardaway has got to have way more value than Wiggins does. THJ has been a top three 6moy candidate throughout the entire season and I'd say he's still not getting enough love in that conversation. Wiggins has just been bad while getting paid 10 million more per year for the next 4 years. Any value that he has is based on his play in his first three years with the Dubs. Dallas does need to take chances on buy-low players though, because the west is a so good and wide open (except the Nuggets) at the same time. Getting a first alongside Wiggins would be a good way to expand their pick-chest while doing that.

The Magic are shopping WCJ who has been disapointing this season, at least for me. Orlando had two other good centers in Goga and Mo, so it makes sense for one of them to go. The team is bad at shooting the ball and you better believe Hardaway will shoot the thing and make some shots. I think he has more value than Wendell right now, so this deal is very good for the Magic in my eyes.

The Warriors need some size and offensive ability from their big spot. TJD has been impressive and I like the guy, but they are reportedly searching for an offensively-skilled center. Now, Wendell isn't the tallest center in the league, but just a year ago it felt like he was just doing everything you want a modern-day center to do. The Dubs get off Wiggins' contract, get their big and also add some shooting. They also pair up the Currys and come on, you gotta love that. The 2026 pick is protected, so if disaster strikes in Golden State and you are bad then, you can still get a player in the draft with your pick.

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