08-11-2021, 07:57 AM
Lauri and Dragic situations are fascinating to me. I think it is pretty clear both would like to play in Dallas. Goran definitely and I would assume Dallas would be high on Lauri's wish list as well. But Dallas has no cap room and limited assets (I would not give up Green for either at this point). Neither player is in Toronto's or Chicago long term plans. But giving either player away or taking a lackluster return, probably isn't the best decision for either at this point as well.
The Mavs are usually not in this position of having two good (average to pretty good) players wanting to play in Dallas. Teams like the Lakers typically find ways to make deals happen like this. We will see if the Mavs can find a way to leverage any pressure they can.
I find it very difficult it happens at this time. Mavs need it though. The offseason moves may all "fit", but I can make the case they are one of the bottom 5 teams this offseason of increasing their pure talent of the roster. That is not what I had in mind a few weeks ago.
The Mavs are usually not in this position of having two good (average to pretty good) players wanting to play in Dallas. Teams like the Lakers typically find ways to make deals happen like this. We will see if the Mavs can find a way to leverage any pressure they can.
I find it very difficult it happens at this time. Mavs need it though. The offseason moves may all "fit", but I can make the case they are one of the bottom 5 teams this offseason of increasing their pure talent of the roster. That is not what I had in mind a few weeks ago.
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