02-01-2022, 03:50 AM
I don't see much point in bringing in another average guard/wing, we already have plenty. Kennard is basically same thing as THJ, so as long as we have THJ on the payroll, I don't see any point bringing in his 4 year deal. Bullock brings more value, imho. If we really feel the need to replace THJ production, than bought out player or expiring contract is the only thing that makes much sense, imho.
PF is by far the biggest position of need imho. Maxi is just asked to do too much and there is really no one behind him. This is exposed big time in games against strongest opponents. Offense stops when he gets the ball unless he has a wide open shot. His reaction when he gets the ball is just too slow and inacurate. I love Maxi, but his role is 20 minutes per night, imho.
In principle I don't agree with the assessment stated by MacMahon that Mavs are very close. I think it is a mistake to think this way and it will lead to continously subpar roster that will not be good enough. If one thinks the team is really close, than spending some assets to tinkle around the edges makes sense.
However, I think Mavs moves should derive from following assessment - we are ok but not good enough. This means your goal is to create a team that will be a contender - bigger moves are needed. Spending assets on expiring contracts doesn't make sense under such evaluation. Locking same team under long term contracts is also a questionable move, but at least we will have the contracts for the trades in later opportunities. I am not convinced Brunson at 18 per is a good contract, for example. I am really affraid, Mavs roster will be just filled with guys that don't have real trade value. Rebuilding teams want youngsters with upside and picks. They are not interested in high floor - low ceiling players under long term contracts.
Under this assessment, I would be hunting a big move hard. Either for an established player, but I would also consider assets if the offer is good. If that is not on the table, I wouldn't spend any asset for yet another low ceiling guy.
PF is by far the biggest position of need imho. Maxi is just asked to do too much and there is really no one behind him. This is exposed big time in games against strongest opponents. Offense stops when he gets the ball unless he has a wide open shot. His reaction when he gets the ball is just too slow and inacurate. I love Maxi, but his role is 20 minutes per night, imho.
In principle I don't agree with the assessment stated by MacMahon that Mavs are very close. I think it is a mistake to think this way and it will lead to continously subpar roster that will not be good enough. If one thinks the team is really close, than spending some assets to tinkle around the edges makes sense.
However, I think Mavs moves should derive from following assessment - we are ok but not good enough. This means your goal is to create a team that will be a contender - bigger moves are needed. Spending assets on expiring contracts doesn't make sense under such evaluation. Locking same team under long term contracts is also a questionable move, but at least we will have the contracts for the trades in later opportunities. I am not convinced Brunson at 18 per is a good contract, for example. I am really affraid, Mavs roster will be just filled with guys that don't have real trade value. Rebuilding teams want youngsters with upside and picks. They are not interested in high floor - low ceiling players under long term contracts.
Under this assessment, I would be hunting a big move hard. Either for an established player, but I would also consider assets if the offer is good. If that is not on the table, I wouldn't spend any asset for yet another low ceiling guy.
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