(12-04-2025, 01:06 PM)Nowitzki Way Wrote: AD playing exclusive 5, and trading PJ for a real 3 would be my vote. 

If you start thinking of keeping AD long term, we don't have many long term solutions. Multiple trades need to be made to balance this thing around Flagg and AD. 

P.J. doesn't have a place. Neither does Marshall.  Then you have two extremely talented back up 5's in Gafford/Lively.  

Nembhard and even Max would seem to fit better off the bench. I think this team needs a long term starting 2 and 3.   I'm counting Kyrie as the 1 for now.

(12-04-2025, 10:12 AM)mvossman Wrote: I'm starting to think you might want to swap PJ and Marshall in that lineup.  PJ should be on the court every minute Flagg is off and I would not mind seeing some small ball with a frontcourt of PJ/Flagg.

(12-04-2025, 01:26 PM)mvossman Wrote: I agree with the player assessment except I would put Naji in the quality bench group.  

I just think getting the roster rebalanced as well as getting enough talent on the roster is going to be a long drawn out process that probably won't fit AD timeline.  I also think trading AD in the right deal will make it a lot easier to achieve those roster goals.

(12-04-2025, 12:26 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: I don't like Naji and Flagg on the court together either.  Ideally you have a wing to plug in there but the Mavs don't.

(12-04-2025, 04:41 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Honestly, Thompson fits with Flagg the best, especially now that he seems to have found his missing contact lenses.

(12-04-2025, 04:48 PM)Smitty Wrote: @TheSteinLine
The Mavericks had been fearing an extended absence for Dereck Lively II, as @TheSteinLine first reported on Nov. 25, and Lively was seen this week at a team event with his right foot in a walking boot.

(12-04-2025, 04:47 PM)Smitty Wrote: @_abigaiiiiil
BREAKING: Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, who has been sidelined due to swelling and discomfort in his right foot, is currently seeking multiple opinions on the next steps in his treatment process via Mavs PR.

(12-04-2025, 05:25 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Maybe I'm reading too much into this but usually these tweets are worded like Dereck Lively is visiting world renowned foot Dr. XYZ to get a second opinion on his foot.

This reads more like we're trying to find someone that knows what the hell is going on.

(12-05-2025, 05:52 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: @MavsFilmRoom
Marc Stein reports that the Mavs have already committed to converting Ryan Nembhard to a standard NBA contract as soon as they can.

They do however, need to clear enough money to be able to give him a multi-year deal so he doesn’t hit restricted free agency this summer.

(12-08-2025, 09:55 AM)Smitty Wrote: @NickVanExit
Last 3 Rookies Since 1997 to Average

17+ Points, 6+ Rebounds, 3+ Assists 1+ Steal

Cooper Flagg
Victor Wembanyama
Luka Doncic

(12-08-2025, 10:42 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: That's actually pretty crazy. But what a very specific statline lol.

Luka and Wemby both averaged over 20ppg.

(12-08-2025, 10:55 AM)mvossman Wrote: Yeah, it was obviously tailored to his stats.  Its also not legit until he finishes the season, but my guess is most of those numbers will be higher by then.  He is at .7 blocks right now.  Get that up to 1 and you can add it to the list and Luka drops off.

(12-08-2025, 11:09 AM)Smitty Wrote: All true. Still, for someone that was labeled as a 'work in progress' on the offensive side of the ball, very impressive.