“Sadly, it seems we need either Trump or Cruz to have a commanding lead in delegates in order to avoid RNC convention nonsense.”
Sadly true.
If they agree to be a team, ie Trump/Cruz ticket, would Cruz’s delegates follow the ticket?
Well, it's the first vote at the convention that matters. From my understanding, the delegates get released to vote however they want (or are directed) if the first ballot does not yield a winner.
Trump or Cruz could end up getting screwed by the GOPe.
If that happens.....it's game on.