08-03-2021, 05:17 PM
(08-03-2021, 05:09 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: Thing is, not only have we not acquired a third (actually second) star this offseason, we haven't addressed our lack of playmaking. We're in a position of *needing* Dragic. Why presume he's going to come here for the minimum if bought out?
Either the Mavs are stalling to possibly make a better move (more likely Collins than Siakim, tbh), or they're being stupid. I liked Powell's play at the end of the year as well, but his contract is still an albatross that it would be helpful to get out of.
Or simple negotiation tactics through the media. They obviously ask for Green/Terry. They even interviewed both of them. If the Mavs are reasonably high on both, is it worth to get a 35 yr old on a 19 mill deal? Or do you try to bank on getting another Guard in the buyout market, maybe Dragic. Who can trade for Dragic with his 19 mill?
Or just hope it works with Brunson. Bullock gives you the option to move THJ back to the bench, and have more firepower from the bench. If KP is improved, you might be able to get away with a Brunson + THJ + KP trio in non Luka minutes in the playoffs.
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