This one is unique in that it only took 16 minutes from negotiating to completion. However, this trade was previously accepted but Luke backed out after getting wise council from Eric. Luke has been working on this habit but nevertheless a deal was made.
Where does this put everyone? Mitch receives a first round pick for each of the next two years. This seems to be an adequate return although he was shopped for 3 1sts earlier on and Mitch gave up B. Simmons and M. Turner for Russ, I. Stewart, & J. Tate. If you add what he received for Russ most recently that trade looks like: 2 1sts, I. Stewart, & J. Tate for B. Simmons & M. Turner. I think he loses on the final deal especially after Sabonis got dealt (opening more FP opportunity for Turner) and Simmons got dealt. Mitch made a move he needed to heading into the off-season.
Mark took advantage of the lowering cost of Russ as he makes his late run to the championship. He ended up giving up D. Bane, 23’ 1st, & J. Tatum for FVV, Russ, & JJJ. This is much more of a real NBA deadline trade in that the championship contender capitalized on the situation the other suitors were in record wise. A deal like this is never done if it weren’t for the dynasty format.
Lastly, Luke received two players he believes correctly fit his timeline and got the 1st and 4th best players in this trade. He gave up FVV, 22’ 1st & JJJ for Bane & Tatum. He doesn’t want to give up any picks but thought the situation allowed for him to land a centerpiece like J. Tatum. Tatum now joins D. Mitchell, Klay, and B. Simmons as the younger core rounds out that roster.
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