Why The Dallas Mavericks Do The Deal
You’re probably asking yourself a simple question. Why would Dallas trade for the worst contract in the NBA?
Here’s a simple answer: to take a gamble. Simmons’ deal may look bad now. It may even look bad for the remainder of its duration.
At the same time, Simmons isn’t so far removed from playing some high-level basketball.
If that player is still in there, this is a steal for Dallas. After all, they’re moving a player who’s on a bad deal in his own right in Bertans and two inconsequential veterans.
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They’re even getting a second-round pick for taking on Simmons. If he finds a meaningful role with this team, this is a steal. If he doesn’t, it’s relatively inconsequential.
Where does that leave the Nets?
