11-19-2023, 10:27 AM
(11-19-2023, 06:35 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: OG is CAA. He won't extend. There is NO WAY Dallas will trade for him and be subject to him walking this summer. A trade this summer? Maybe. But, it won't happen in season. Might as well let that one go.
BTW, I do think Olynyk would help. I don't think Drummond does much for us. He won't be able to stay on the floor in the playoffs any more than Powell. He's just a different kind of mediocre.
That’s a helpful reminder about OG. I think the impending contractual stuff is a major factor with both he and Siakim, and you’re probably right that the Mavs will steer clear. I have a feeling that Siakim is actually going to GET the big contract and that OG is going to seem relatively cheap by comparison, but I’m not sure.
I agree that Olynyk would help a ton. However, would he be better than Kleber, IF Kleber was healthy and playing well? A little more offensive versatility (very helpful, actually) and (I’m guessing) he’s better on the glass. Both space the floor, but don’t we feel like Kleber would be the more impactful defender? I realize it has become gospel around here to say Kleber is washed, but I’m just not ready to declare that.