01-23-2023, 03:49 AM
(01-22-2023, 05:14 PM)MAVS-SLO Wrote: I would be happy if we can get someone like Oubre or Kuzma (for cheap) until TDL, that can help us, but to become real contender we will need to wait until summer and big trade.
I agree on Oubre. He can help but I wouldn't be too hopeful that guy makes a whole lot of difference.
Kuzma however is a different story.
While I do see the pairing of Siakam and Luka would be really, really, really good, I don't think Luka needs a guy like Siakam to contend. I'm all for Siakam but a player a tier or two below him is enough. If the Mavs can get 2 Kuzma level players, I'm going to sleep well knowing Luka has help.
I'm hoping the trade Mav fans are all hoping for with the picks on hand lands them Siakam. But if an opportunity to get Kumza presents itself now that doesn't involve Green and Wood, I'd take it and run.
If Kuz is on the Mavs right now, he'd be the second best player (better than Wood). And if they keep Wood, IMho, all they need would be an upgrade over SD and a defensive stretch big to give Maxi some minutes of rest.
Let's name names though.
The SD upgrade could be someone like Lonzo Ball.
Maxi sub/upgrade could one of the Jaden McDaniels, Isaac, Vanderbilt.
Luka+Kuz+Wood+Green+any PG-big combo of those guys above is a top 2 seed in the West.