07-01-2021, 09:18 AM
Tim Cato had an article on the athletic. No real intel, but just some speculation and adding some of his thoughts at the moment. I am not as good as Mavsluvr as summarizing, but here are the brief notes:
-Doesn't see the Mavs trading KP. Although also doesn't think he is a long term fit here either. Mostly thinks any trade for him would be such a small return, that it is better to keep him and try to build his value up.
-Most likely targets for Mavs: Derozan, Lowry, Conley, Powell, Collins
Derozan-Not as concerned at his lack of three point range. With KP, Dallas needs more shot creation beside Luka and Brunson. Said he is still gathering his thoughts on Derozan though.
Lowry/Conley- Thinks they could mesh with Luka. Although Dallas would be gambling on getting several good seasons for aging guards with injury histories while knowing they only fit Luka's timeline for a fine amount of time.
Powell could be seen as a better fitting piece than Hardaway with similar offense and better defense. Although he is more limited guarding guards. Not a dramatic change, but could be subtle improvement.
Collins- Will probably resign in ATL. Thinks Collins is more attainable than Ball. Cato prefers the fit to Ball on this team though. Has questions how a Collins-KP pairing would work.
How Kidd will coach- Says Stotts would be a good lead assistant, but doesn't think he would be interested. Kidd's team typically have slow tempos and Luka likes to play this way too. He mentions Richaun Holmes here and think if we play at a slower tempo him and KP could work.
-Doesn't see the Mavs trading KP. Although also doesn't think he is a long term fit here either. Mostly thinks any trade for him would be such a small return, that it is better to keep him and try to build his value up.
-Most likely targets for Mavs: Derozan, Lowry, Conley, Powell, Collins
Derozan-Not as concerned at his lack of three point range. With KP, Dallas needs more shot creation beside Luka and Brunson. Said he is still gathering his thoughts on Derozan though.
Lowry/Conley- Thinks they could mesh with Luka. Although Dallas would be gambling on getting several good seasons for aging guards with injury histories while knowing they only fit Luka's timeline for a fine amount of time.
Powell could be seen as a better fitting piece than Hardaway with similar offense and better defense. Although he is more limited guarding guards. Not a dramatic change, but could be subtle improvement.
Collins- Will probably resign in ATL. Thinks Collins is more attainable than Ball. Cato prefers the fit to Ball on this team though. Has questions how a Collins-KP pairing would work.
How Kidd will coach- Says Stotts would be a good lead assistant, but doesn't think he would be interested. Kidd's team typically have slow tempos and Luka likes to play this way too. He mentions Richaun Holmes here and think if we play at a slower tempo him and KP could work.