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Clarifying salary trade rules

I need to be precise with salary rules for trades. Teams above the second apron can't take back more salary than they send out, and they can't aggregate smaller salaries for a single higher-salaried player. I should be careful to avoid mistakes here. The salary matching rule states that for teams under the tax, they match roughly 125% plus $250k; for taxpaying teams, it’s 110%. Regarding the Mavericks, the phrase indicates they may struggle to obtain multiple first-round picks.Understanding Mavs' draft pick situation

I’m considering the situation with the Mavericks' draft pick obligations. Their past commitments limit their ability to offer multiple first-round picks, especially due to the Stepien rule and previous debts from trades involving Porzingis. As of 2025, they owe picks to the Knicks, and I remember their 2023 pick was top-10 protected. They tanked that season to maintain it, and the 2024 pick eventually conveyed to the Knicks. It’s better to generalize that the Mavs have limited picks because of past obligations. I also need to contemplate potential trade packages involving different teams while considering the Lakers' intentions for a trade.Conducting scenario analysis

I'm focusing on providing a scenario analysis rather than a coding task since the CLI tool isn’t necessary here. I’ll compose the response in Chinese for a poly-lingual approach, with clear sections. First, for baseline valuation, I’ll compare the expected return to what was received in the Kevin Durant trade, which included a young star like Mikal Bridges, multiple unprotected first-round picks, and swaps. I need to consider factors like age—AD being 32 in 2025—contract years, and potential injury risks.

For expected return tiers, I’ll outline Tier S as getting 3-4 unprotected firsts, swaps, a starting-caliber young player, and salary filler. Then Tier A would consist of 2 unprotected firsts, 1 swap, and either a blue-chip young player or two solid starters.Evaluating trade return tiers

For Tier B, if leverage is low—like in a trade request from a smaller market—the expected return might be around 1-2 lightly protected firsts, some swaps, an expiring contract, and prospects.

I’m considering which teams could afford to trade and fit the need: Think about the Thunder, Rockets, Nets, Pelicans, Knicks, Magic, Spurs, and Warriors (though they have apron issues). The Mavs have limited picks but could offer players like Josh Green and picks in 2027, 2029, or even 2031, depending on obligations. The Stepien rule restricts consecutive trades, but under the new 7-year horizon, they could potentially trade picks up to 2032 by 2025.Analyzing trade scenarios

I’m evaluating the earliest tradeable years for picks, likely around 2027 and 2029. For salary matching, players like Tim Hardaway Jr. may be included, but I need to avoid involving outdated information since Grant Williams was traded to the Hornets in 2024. I’ll reference the 2024-25 Mavs roster, likely including players like PJ Washington, Lively, Josh Green, and Maxi Kleber for illustrative purposes.

I should consider that the Lakers, as taxpayers, will require a significant salary return. AD’s salary increases steeply, which affects trade value, especially considering his health impact during playoffs. The Mavs will face challenges competing against teams like the Thunder or Knicks due to a lack of appealing picks.

I can propose some realistic trade packages from other teams, like the Knicks or Warriors, but I should keep the examples general. At the end, I should ask whether the user prefers the Lakers' perspective or the Mavs'.