01-21-2022, 11:46 AM
I think the weakest position in the current lineup is the PF. Maxi is ok, but he is asked to do too much when starting, which is particularly seen against good teams. Game becomes just too fast for him. Luka can create 4 vs 3 all the time, but when Maxi (and DFS to extent) receives the ball it takes too much time for him to decide best move (shoot, pass or drive). So I would look to improve this position as number one priority.
I think THJ is most expandable and I think Dragic would easily take his role in a little lighter version with a bit more minutes for other guards. Getting rid of THJ contract also opens space to resign DFS and Brunson without terrible tax burden, which can be easily managable a year later.
I will not go into Grant this time, although I think he would fit great with what Mavs want to do. I think the poor man version would be Young. He is excellent in 4 on 3 situations, excellent passer and decision maker. Big question is if there is a team that would take THJ contract and see it as a neutral asset. I doubt SA would be interested at all with all their guards. Enter New Orleans, who was reportedly interested in THJ in the summer.
NO: THJ
SA: Satoransky and 2 second rounders from NO
Dal: Young, Temple (send a minor player like Brown to one of those)
It still seems very shortsighted for Mavs, but really solves tax issues and we get two useful vets. SA gets a little compensation, I doubt Young is worth more. NO gets the player they wanted.
I think THJ is most expandable and I think Dragic would easily take his role in a little lighter version with a bit more minutes for other guards. Getting rid of THJ contract also opens space to resign DFS and Brunson without terrible tax burden, which can be easily managable a year later.
I will not go into Grant this time, although I think he would fit great with what Mavs want to do. I think the poor man version would be Young. He is excellent in 4 on 3 situations, excellent passer and decision maker. Big question is if there is a team that would take THJ contract and see it as a neutral asset. I doubt SA would be interested at all with all their guards. Enter New Orleans, who was reportedly interested in THJ in the summer.
NO: THJ
SA: Satoransky and 2 second rounders from NO
Dal: Young, Temple (send a minor player like Brown to one of those)
It still seems very shortsighted for Mavs, but really solves tax issues and we get two useful vets. SA gets a little compensation, I doubt Young is worth more. NO gets the player they wanted.
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