Cavs’ Pressure, Pistons’ Potential & Bucks’ Uncertainty: Biggest Questions in the Central Division

WindhorstNo, I agree. But you're not trading Donovan Mitchell for another all -NBA player. No, I'm not saying right now. I'm not saying for the purposes of this season. I'm saying for the purposes of this discussion, as the money goes up, you know, a $30 million contract now feels feasible. Three or four years ago, a $30 million contract was an albatross.

His last year, it's $75 million.

WindhorstYeah, they can trade James Harden in two years. They can't trade him right now. No one's taking his for $100 million. Not a trade you want to make. Well, I mean, just like what contract on their books would you consider like a valuable chip in the trademark? I'm getting there.

WindhorstEvan Mobley, you absolutely could trade, but they won't. He's apparently untouchable.

WindhorstOkay?

WindhorstThis is what I'm getting to. I'm getting to if they get to a point where they have to alter their team, the guy that you trade is Jared Allen.

WindhorstBig men are in demand. Look what Walker Kessler went for this season. Jared Allen's a better player than Walker Kessler. I don't want to get into a better player, but certainly has a better track record than Walker Kessler. Well, and is making similar money. He's at, let's see, this year he is at 28.