09-29-2022, 02:00 PM
(09-29-2022, 01:48 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I think the "Kidd as a coach" thing is less about how to build the best team, and more about saying the right thing given the situation the Mavs find themselves in. No assets. They have to build the value of their roster and their assets. Frank, Green, THJ (at the rock bottom of his trade value coming off of injury until he proves otherwise), et al. have low value right now. We need that value to increase. If Frank and Green in particular improve, it benefits the current roster by building up our talent quotient, and also builds up their value. If the Mavs acquire Kemba (I refuse to countenance Dragic because that ship has obviously sailed - and with regard to Kemba, he isn't available right now - let's see what happens if he's bought out) before the season starts, then those two don't play, and their value to the roster and in trade likely goes down considerably. The only way to botch this is if Frank and Green play minutes and get worse, which would be on both them and Kidd. They still need to play at this point.
This is the reality the Mavs find themselves in, and unless one of the 29 other GMs bends over to be fleeced, the Mavs are playing this right given the crappy situation they gave themselves by past mistakes. Now, if nothing happens at the TDL, it's right for us to complain.
The only trade I would like to see right now is Powell and a second for Crowder or a similar wing. The Mavs' Powell addiction is a problem, given that it's a significant basketball issue if he plays more than any of Wood, McGee, or Maxi (especially in the playoffs). However, I've given up hope on such a deal given their talking him up as a leader in camp. The first step toward recovery is to admit you have a problem, and the Mavs are simply delusional about this issue right now.
My read of the Kemba situation is that he will get bought out once he agrees with a destination (and will be bought out for the balance). My understanding is that at one time it was thought the Mavs would be his destination but then the Mavs decided against it and he is still looking for a home. Maybe that is not the case, but I think there reports out suggesting it was.
The time to get really pissed is if they don't trade Powell's expiring contract at the TDL. That would be a complete waste.