(05-16-2024, 04:22 PM)F Gump Wrote: I don't think that trade would be possible (or practical) because of the new trade rules pertaining to the apron at Apron 1. Assuming THJ gets traded, the return salary needs to be less, not more, and ideally it would be several million less.

(05-16-2024, 04:38 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: On the other hand, it sure seems like everyone has hated him on every team he has played for. Don’t you think part of what is working here is chemistry?

(05-16-2024, 04:48 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: His teammates on the undefeated world champs seemed to like him just fine. Don´t think Lakers hated him either. There is no doubt he´s not lacking in self confidence and is opinionated. Same could be said about Kyrie Irving before coming here. I´m just looking at matching salary that create a little extra space and can be dealt for Timmah straight up. Not a lot of options out there. Schroeder is probably one of the better available options. Unless of course they want to aim for a big upgrade with THJ+Powell+1st round pick(s) at the core of the package. That could mean we lose DJJ.

(05-16-2024, 04:32 PM)F Gump Wrote: Assuming no other moves, the most you can pay DJJ after a trade of THJ with "matching" salary in return will be in the neighborhood of 8M. If you simply give THJ away into someone's cap room, that allows full MLE, but that's also harder and more expensive.

Just paying the taxpayer MLE to DJJ, then filling up the roster, has the Mavs about 3M over Apron 1.

(05-16-2024, 05:17 PM)The Jom Wrote: It’s invaluable having you run this math here. Do you think the stretch waive is under consideration?

(05-16-2024, 07:16 PM)JamesConway912 Wrote: A third guard who can carry some of the burden behind Kyrie/Luka and helps in the halfcourt offense once things get stagnant is the biggest need for now Imo.

(05-16-2024, 05:31 PM)F Gump Wrote: Of whom?

I don't see anyone they'd want to pay to go away, rather than try to get value somehow from the salary. SW is way overrated imo as a planning option.

(05-16-2024, 07:54 PM)Smitty Wrote: PJ Washington is averaging 19.4 PPG this series.

(05-16-2024, 07:54 PM)Smitty Wrote: PJ Washington is averaging 19.4 PPG this series.

(05-16-2024, 07:16 PM)JamesConway912 Wrote: A third guard who can carry some of the burden behind Kyrie/Luka and helps in the halfcourt offense once things get stagnant is the biggest need for now Imo. Doesn’t have to be a worldbeater, someone like DJ Augustin in his Orlando days would be plenty enough. Preferably someone cheap, maybe Schröder although we have a long track record of not chasing him.

They have been linked to Sexton in the past, he’s probably not gettable though. I doubt they’d add someone expensive but he’d be a big help off the bench. Rozier would be, too.

They’ll have to replace Kleber sooner than later, I am also hopeful that Lively might be able to add some range to his game but that’s mostly wishful thinking as of now. 

Omax is a big question mark, he gets a lot of hype on this board but realistically he’s another season like this away from being out of the Nba. He was an upperclassman afterall and has not been remotely close to being an option for the rotation so far. He needs to show progress quickly. 

Kidd has not been gunshy when it comes to finding minutes for development projects yet Omax has actually played less than Green did in his rookie season under Carlisle who had zero interest in developing him.

(05-16-2024, 03:24 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: Here's a question to consider moving forward - how important is the Landlord? I think Lively is clearly the superior player right now, has growth headroom that absolutely dwarfs Gafford, and has the additional advantage of being on a rookie contract. There was certainly a considerable value to taking the pressure off Lively minutes and foul-wise this year. I think that diminishes as time goes on. I think it would be wonderful still to have Gafford here next year, but far less crucial than this year. I would imagine that Gafford next year is a 20 mpg player in the regular season, and about 15 mpg in the playoffs. Is that enough for him to deserve his salary next year? I'm sure they'd love to have that role filled at a lower salary next year and far moreso the year after. How much lower can the Mavs afford to go talent-wise for the sake of that savings?

Or is there someone who would be just as effective in the role at a fraction of the price?

(05-16-2024, 08:00 PM)The Jom Wrote: Was replying to your post that said, “ If you simply give THJ away into someone's cap room, that allows full MLE . . . .”

So THJ is the answer to your question. You already answered mine. I suspect you are right that they will pay someone an asset to take Timmy before absorbing that stretch hit for the next 3 years. But I assume the fact that they could choose to stretch creates a ceiling on how much they should/would give up for a salary dump.

(05-16-2024, 05:20 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: I definitely don't want to add a new starter to this team unless that's just Lively replacing Gafford. Any additions need to be good defenders because that seems to be the identity of the team now. A top notch 6th man that can hold his own defensively would go a long ways. We need to retain DJJ and he needs to be the starting 4. Adding a star that can't defend will make this team worse imo. I'm highly confident PJ will be a great 3rd option next year.

(05-16-2024, 10:20 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: I'm not interested in giving up an inch defensively. Defense is 100% why we are winning in the playoffs. I don't want someone who is a upgrade offensively (even if significant) at the cost of defense. Defense is the new Mavs identity. I love Lauri as a player, but he doesn't fit on this current Mavs team. We don't need another guy that needs the ball a lot. We have the perfect mix of big time scores with role players that can do more, but won't complain if they aren't getting touches. Everyone on the team can play defense now and that includes Luka (when he wants to). I also think Gafford is here to stay. I suspect Lively will be the starter next year, but Gafford isn't someone we can just replace with some cheap option. He's a very high energy and high character guy. He's a great teammate and he protects the rim.