(08-07-2022, 07:52 PM)mvossman Wrote: I don't see any way we are going to acquire somebody at this point that could get near 75% of Jalen's production. Dragic would not have done that. We would have to send out picks or a top 8 player to get there.
My offseason grade is a D. I would have gone up to C if they had signed Dragic, and if they manage to pull off Powell for Beverly swap it might be even a little higher, but I don't think he provides 75% of what we got from Brunson. I'm fairly sure the only player we are going to add to the roster this offseason that can give you that is Wood.
I mentioned 75% of Jalen's production entering last year. I have been long on the mountain that Jalen and Luka would play well together and Jalen should be starting. But I don't think that opinion was in the majority. My statement also weighs heavily on Spencer lifting up his #'s with increased opportunities. But I think it is fair to say can you find 75% of Jalen's production the team was predicting entering last year when he was slated to come off the bench. Now at this time in the offseason, that may be difficult. But it is what will be a factor in my offseason grade when the offseason is finished.
(08-07-2022, 11:06 PM)IamDougieFresh Wrote: Obviously I'm not the coach, but I'd be playing DFS a lot more at 3, no minutes for Dwight or traded, McGee would be low minute situational at least during regular season. I'm obviously not a fan of his contract, but we know this man can shoot the lights out and space the floor. You should be able to play him at least 10 minutes in the playoffs vs the other teams second unit and he might mess around and drop 5 3s and win you a game.
While the Mavs may lack a second star they are filled with capable players. I have no idea where Bertans gets his minutes, but it would be nice if he is just not a 17 million multi year contract gathering dust on the bench. It is just really tight for minutes though.
There will be injuries though and that will give opportunities to fringe rotation guys. There will be chances to win and earn playing time. Someone, not sure who, will take advantage of it.