Dallas Mavericks Receive: G Kyle Lowry, G/F Duncan Robinson
Miami Heat Receive: G/T Tim Hardaway Jr., F Davis Bertans, F Reggie Bullock
Meanwhile, referring to draft capital as an asset is one thing. Referring to a player as an asset is another. It feels dirty.
What if we said that a player’s contract was an asset? That feels better. It can also be true in a number of ways.
For example, a player on a good contract can always be traded. If a team thinks a player is being fairly compensated, they’ll target them if they need their skillset.
At the same time, even questionable contracts can be assets. Money is needed to match salaries in trades.
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Sometimes, a team will willingly take on a bad contract if they’re getting enough back in addition.
This deal features a couple of questionable contracts. Should the Mavericks take on Robinson’s?