12-17-2020, 12:06 PM
(12-17-2020, 10:53 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: Seems to me that PF is the weak spot, not THJ’s position.
I agree we need one more starter, one more two way player and that Mavs seem happy with THJ. But I think Luka switchability gives us a lot of flexibility. We can sign a PG, SG, SF or PF for the spot which will be occupied by the DFS/Kleber/Powell committee once KP returns (though my bet is on DFS/Kleber). So when I speak about spots - THJ spot is a shooter/scorer/secondary creator even if without D. DFS/Maxi/Powell committee spot is a two way player with strong D.
With my extremely limited knowledge of the players personalities and relationships, I would still look to upgrade THJ spot as it might be easier. I am 99 % sure Anunoby will be resigned by Toronto since GA ship has sailed. I am not sure if Toronto would agree to a SnT but rather let us dare to greatly overpay him. I am quite sure they will be matching anything up to 20 per if he looks same as last year. If he improves, price goes up. Collins would basically cost a max offer (which of course means the price of THJ and JRich) and even that could be matched by Atlanta. I don't think we can pay his price if they decide to move him, it will cost a lot. I believe he could look great with Mavs though.
I also watched start of Chicago-OKC game yesterday and LaVine is a walking bucket. His shot looks really nice and he can create for himself. I would really go after him, I think he is at the top what we can afford with our assets. He is still young and I bet he could play at least THJ level of defense. Don't forget his agent is Duffy. I am quite sure Chicago will be bad unless they trade for a true PG. That group just looked disfunctional in all preseason games.
Two way targets for the other spot at this point would be White, Porter, Oladipo (if he improves) and Turner.