06-17-2021, 02:36 PM
(06-17-2021, 02:18 PM)mvossman Wrote: So we would spend a first round pick and dump Powell (who has some value to us, although less to others) just so we can spend market value on THJ? I'm out. I would need a really good reason to burn one of our very limited assets, and signing THJ is not that high on my list.
Let's say your offseason target is Lowry and he wants 25 mil. This leaves you with 9 mil of cap space, not even MLE. I much rather dump Powell with an asset and resign THJ than sign someone meh for less than MLE that will be in the end useful as Burke. THJ scoring is difficult to replace and I doubt any of the shooters will sign for less than MLE. Or you can extract a minor asset from someone to take Maxi, if you think it is better. I don't think any of them is crucial or irreplecable by exception money or even vet min guys. Please have in mind - you only do Lowry if you think he makes you a contender. Guys like Powell and FRP have zero value for me if I think I am building a contender. Powell is certainly a contract new GM should repair. He is surely a great guy but way overpaid. So if you can get value, you do it. Cap space is value, if the right guys is alligned.
If you don't think those moves make you a contender, than I guess makes way more sense to go slowly, try to sign someone like Collins or Ball and build a contender in next few seasons or so. I doubt Mavs will choose this way.