2021-2022 MAVS NEWS: 4th in West | WCF loss [ARCHIVED]

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Hollinger and Cato did a back and forth thing on the Athletic yesterday.   It just got me thinking that even though the Mavs are playing really well and are currently playing their best ball of the season, that they still need to think big moving forward.    The West is going to be tougher next year:  Clippers and Denver should be better; Minnesota looks to be rounding into a solid playoff team moving forward; New Orleans will look good on paper; never discount LAL despite their mess currently; etc.  

Hollinger said the Mavs now have 6-7 players in the 10-20 million dollar range (middle-class) who can be used in a trade.  Just helps with flexibility when discussing trades. Big picture though, it is always hard to trade for an all star caliber player.  These opportunities are rare and the asset equation may not tilt the Mavs favor either.   Plus, we have to consider the fit with Luka as well.  But this trade at least allows Dallas to "Go Bold" if an opportunity arises. 

Both though Utah or Memphis would be the best matchups for this Dallas team in the playoffs.  

Hollinger didn't really see the trade of KP changes things short-term in the grand scheme of things.   Didn't think they have the overall talent to hang with the top heavyweights in the west this year.