Where do we go from here?
Clearly Dallas has a problem with roster construction because Luka is a big PG who can't defend his position.
Shocker: starting Luka-Din-THJ-DFS is a disaster waiting to happen unless you have Gobert protecting the rim. DFS can't defend the primary point of attack for 40 minutes and you can't start Bullock in Dorian's place if you want to have any hope on the glass. Either Din or THJ needs to go to the bench or be traded.
Taking stock, you have four defensive specialists who are good but not great shooters. Green and Bullock can guard point of attack. DFS and Kleber can guard wings, forwards and some bigs.
I'm ready to start Green at SG when he's healthy and hope he stays out of foul trouble. Bullock, DFS and Kleber are on the block but only part of a package that returns a clear upgrade.
THJ, Dinwiddie, Powell, Wood are on the block for any package that returns a two-way player that can create his own shot. I'm afraid the proposed Bullock+Wood for John Collins deal won't be enough. You're dealing one of your only point of attack defenders and your second best scorer for a guy who can defend a little but will need Luka to generate his offense. The gettable names might not be sexy. Kyle Lowery. Tobias Harris. Best case might be Van Vleet and will cost you future assets.
Other assets?
- McGee might have value to a contender in the East as long as they have big strong defensive guard who can fight over screens and let McGee defend the rim in drop coverage.
- Hardy probably has 1st round pick value.
- Bertans might have value to a team that needs shooting but the contract is obviously negative value. He'd probably look great in Indiana.
Clearly Dallas has a problem with roster construction because Luka is a big PG who can't defend his position.
Shocker: starting Luka-Din-THJ-DFS is a disaster waiting to happen unless you have Gobert protecting the rim. DFS can't defend the primary point of attack for 40 minutes and you can't start Bullock in Dorian's place if you want to have any hope on the glass. Either Din or THJ needs to go to the bench or be traded.
Taking stock, you have four defensive specialists who are good but not great shooters. Green and Bullock can guard point of attack. DFS and Kleber can guard wings, forwards and some bigs.
I'm ready to start Green at SG when he's healthy and hope he stays out of foul trouble. Bullock, DFS and Kleber are on the block but only part of a package that returns a clear upgrade.
THJ, Dinwiddie, Powell, Wood are on the block for any package that returns a two-way player that can create his own shot. I'm afraid the proposed Bullock+Wood for John Collins deal won't be enough. You're dealing one of your only point of attack defenders and your second best scorer for a guy who can defend a little but will need Luka to generate his offense. The gettable names might not be sexy. Kyle Lowery. Tobias Harris. Best case might be Van Vleet and will cost you future assets.
Other assets?
- McGee might have value to a contender in the East as long as they have big strong defensive guard who can fight over screens and let McGee defend the rim in drop coverage.
- Hardy probably has 1st round pick value.
- Bertans might have value to a team that needs shooting but the contract is obviously negative value. He'd probably look great in Indiana.