(03-11-2024, 11:00 AM)StrandedOnBeauboisHill Wrote: You basically have 4 of the 5 players you need to create a contending lineup (imo) with Luka/Kyrie/PJ/Lively (or Gafford) and are looking for that last wing who can play defense and give you a consistent 14 to 16 a night and a little bit of playmaking. Exum has been REALLY good in that role but hasn't been healthy enough to trust, DJJ is lacking on offense, Green is too up and down.
A name that I would keep an eye on is Keldon Johnson. Mikal Bridges would be the perfect fit but not sure if we have the ammo to do it but I bet we could pry Keldon Johnson has he's kind of fallen out of the Spurs future plans it seems.
Mikal Bridges would be awesome but he's too expensive to trade for.
I don't like the fit of Keldon at SG on defense.
Agreed that the Mavs basically have 4 of the 5 players you need to create a contending lineup. Grimes feels like the missing depth piece IMHO. He can catch and shoot, drive to the rim, makes cuts, leads fast breaks, defends well. Between Josh Green and Grimes, the 5th SG position should be very nicely covered.
- Kyrie, Green/Grimes, Luka, PJ, Lively/Gafford
I'm also curious to see this lineup below, when Kyrie sits.
- Green, Grimes, Luka, PJ, Lively/Gafford
I'm wanting Fontecchio as backup to Luka, rather than as a THJ replacement.
- Kyrie, Green/Grimes, Fontecchio, PJ, Lively/Gafford
And if Kyrie's health or age is a concern, he could be traded for Dejounte, who should fit in with these same lineups nicely too.