07-20-2023, 01:19 PM
(07-20-2023, 01:16 PM)cow Wrote: I think it is a pinch of what you are describing and a pinch of not making trade in a position of weakness that would result in an overpay. In that regard, I'm encouraged by whatever iteration of the MBT this is.
-They know they don't want McGee
-They aren't sure what they have in Holmes but have some hope.
-They know what they have in Powell and now that he's on a much more reasonable number, we shouldn't have much of a problem with the player even if his role isn't ideal.
-Maxi is an injury concern and probably can't give you starters minutes in the regular season.
-Lively is going to take some time to adjust and earn minutes.
-Drummond didn't want to come here because he didn't want to be a 3rd or 5th wheel in a weak position group.
-The Suns turned down the Mavs trade offer for Ayton.
-The Mavs turned down Atlanta's draft night trade for Capela.
I think a lot of that tells us that management isn't happy with the state of our center rotation and they have made attempts to improve but aren't going to take the first deal that comes along. I really appreciate the patience and restraint they've shown. You probably can remake this into a championship roster overnight. Further, we have a long way to go until the trade deadline and there are Dame and Harden sized logjams right now that might be further limiting our options.
Greatness. I agree with all of this.
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