(03-04-2024, 03:48 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: I expect more from a 4 year player. He's been with the team long enough to know the plays and the schemes. I admit Kidd may not be the best coach for him, but he still should be showing more consistency in his play. But that's just me.

(03-04-2024, 11:11 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: @wojespn
Free agent F Alex Fudge has agreed on a two-way deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Shayaun Saee of
@OneLegacySports
tells ESPN. Fudge — who had been on a two-way with Lakers — has been playing for G League South Bay.

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(03-04-2024, 11:17 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Perfect measurements for a SF/PF. 6'8 with a 7'1 wingspan. But he has a long way to go as a basketball player. Basically hustle/defense only. Cannot shoot or handle the ball.

(03-04-2024, 10:16 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Worst Defensive Rating Since NBA All-Star Break:

30. Dallas Mavericks: 124.4
29. Washington Wizards: 122.9
28. Los Angeles Lakers: 121.5
27. Sacramento Kings: 119.1
26. Philadelphia 76ers: 117.7

(03-04-2024, 11:11 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: @wojespn
Free agent F Alex Fudge has agreed on a two-way deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Shayaun Saee of
@OneLegacySports
tells ESPN. Fudge — who had been on a two-way with Lakers — has been playing for G League South Bay.

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(03-03-2024, 08:50 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: @surilytics
I’m not that good at lip reading so I could be wrong, but it seemed to me that Luka just screamed “vadi ga van” to the bench Translated as “take him out”.


THJ's days here are numbered

(03-04-2024, 10:16 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Worst Defensive Rating Since NBA All-Star Break:

30. Dallas Mavericks: 124.4
29. Washington Wizards: 122.9
28. Los Angeles Lakers: 121.5
27. Sacramento Kings: 119.1
26. Philadelphia 76ers: 117.7

(03-04-2024, 03:03 PM)surfpuckmd Wrote: It also suggests that PJ and Maxi haven't been as effective defensively as is often discussed here.  

(03-04-2024, 03:05 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I think they have, for the most part. They're just not getting the bulk of the minutes.

(03-04-2024, 02:47 PM)WillE Wrote: If PJ Washington manages to establish himself as a 3rd option on offense (which means at least average percentages from 3), THJ will be gone by next season.

Hardy will then be given his role as bench scorer and THJ will be shopped, as he'll have some value, also due to his expiring contract.

(03-04-2024, 12:23 PM)GATA Wrote: Kyrie is by far our weakest link defensively.

(03-04-2024, 01:04 PM)Knutsen Wrote: Who the Fudge…? 
Interesting athletic profile, I‘m happy that we didn’t sign another undersized and defensively challenged point guard because of some crazy stats in the G-League. We have the best one of those with Kyrie already.

(03-04-2024, 03:53 PM)youzigizag Wrote: I wonder if this is why PJ has been taking some shots that have been scrutinized around here last few games.

Tim is gone, imo.   I give him a lot of crap on this board.   But...I think ultimately it comes down to bad defense and a little bit of 1st banana syndrome.  I think Mavs give him too long of a leash to shoot...but I think he could be a deadly role player if he played the way most on this board would like him to play.  Again...I dont know if its Mavs reinforcing him to shoot bad shots or its him.  But...its defense with this guy that is hurting him.

What is concerning is going from THJ taking bad shots to PJ.  Are Mavs that desperate for a 3rd scorer that they are willing to sacrifice offensive possession to establish that player?   (this is of course assuming you believe PJ has taken some bad shots last few games and that Mavs are trying to establish a 3rd scrorer).

Im kind of over the bad possession regular season Mavs.   If THJ, Green, Maxi, PJ, Hardy cant get it done as two ways...I think the Mavs should look for trades.   Obviously I give PJ a longer leash due to length, athleticism, ability.

I would like to see stats on teams in regards to defending Josh Green.   I have read(dont know if true) on here that he is top 20 in efficiency in the league.   His 3 shot is looking good these days.   Is he providing gravity similar to Hardaway?   I just dont see how he cant get shots like Hardaway or Bullock.   I get that he has a timid issue and wont shoot unless wide open.  I am saying that Hardaway and Bullock shot WAY WAY WAY more wide open shots than Josh gets.   How is that?  If Hardaway provides space...how is he able to get wide open 3 looks at a way higher clip than Green(and Bullock when he was here)?  I dont believe the excuse of veteran knowledge and sliding to an open pocket....I see Green do this a lot and not get the ball.   Plus...its not rocket science to slide to an open pocket.   Something doesnt add up in the Green and wide open looks category unless Mavs are saving it for the playoffs.

Anyway...Mavs need to drain the swamp of one way players and get bball players in here that contribute on both ends of the floor...not specialists.   They have made strides...but if Maxi, Green, PJ, Hardy, THJ piss the bedspread this post-season...Mavs need to be willing to include all in trades.