On July 7th, the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat completed a trade where Miami sent Josh McRoberts, a future second rounder, and $5.1 million in cash to Dallas for A.J. Hammons. It was a clear salary cap dumping move by the Heat and a move by Dallas where they gained money and a trade chip.
But will McRoberts be just a trade chip with his expiring contract worth around $6 million?
Four years ago McRoberts appeared in 78 games and was playing 30 minutes a night in Charlotte where he looked like a quality role player moving forward for a franchise.