(07-07-2022, 12:52 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I already voiced my opinion on the topic and I don´t think it is a good look for the fanbase.

(07-07-2022, 12:56 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: I believe you're referring to flip-flopping, after the fact, sore loser style. I agree with you, but I also kind of understand that, at least. 

I'm talking about the number of people I recognize, but who maybe don't post that frequently, coming out of the woodwork seemingly glad the guy is gone. It's as if they've been reading all of our praise of the kid for the past year shaking their heads. Truly, I had no idea there were still people who were out on his game. I honestly thought he had won everyone over at this point.

(07-06-2022, 11:11 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I suppose it all depends on what else we're getting back. I do think Sexton as a player (and asset) is worth moving off THJ to grab Sexton. I suppose you don't value him? That's fine and well. He has his warts.

I think there's something to be said about just getting Schroeder. I'm not against that move especially since it doesn't require any complicated cap work, but that assumes Schroeder even wants to go anywhere on a minimum contract. Dirkfan mentioned earlier about how it's a bit odd that there aren't any suitors for Schroeder for anything above the minimum. Surely there has to be some BAE exception lurking out there for him to take? In which case is he even a viable option?

I think we could sell him on the idea that he'd be featured here and could play for his next contract, but it isn't like Schroeder hasn't had his opportunities for that. Bledsoe looks about done in this league in terms of playing meaningful basketball minutes. I would 100% pay a premium on someone else to avoid Bledsoe. 

(07-07-2022, 01:07 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I think @"Dundalis" has been pretty consistent. If I remember it correctly he didn´t like Brunson as Luka´s longterm backcourt partner. Even after the playoff run. Main concerns being team defense with two mediocre perimeter defenders and lack of off ball game on offense. A little bit like Lillard/McCollum in Portland.

(07-06-2022, 11:26 PM)Dundalis Wrote: False. Sexton can shoot, and doesn't have a TS hovering around 50%. If Westbrook could actually shoot he wouldn't be spoken about in meme fashion like he is.


My responses have been directly responding to comments about how untouchable our role players are. That there are comments specifically about trade scenario's we have come up with is neither here nor there.

As for the second part, there are exceptions to every rule. But by and large, yes, you can replace existing players with 'better' players and very much expect to see better results. That's literally what happens in a game where only 5 players control your fortunes at any time. I get there are issues with fit. I didn't want Gobert here or any non shooting big, even though as soon as the season finished every Mavs fan and his dog was screaming for a paint defending big, pretty much like every year since Dirk was drafted with the exception of maybe when Dampier was first signed and when we had Tyson. I was opposed to that cacophony from the start. I'd take Harris for anyone not named Luka for example, certainly including Bullock or DFS. Any downgrade on defense (Harris is an above avg defender IMO) is more than made up by shot creation.

Our offense was middle of the pack last year. Our defense was top 10. Say you reversed that through trades. Top 10 offense, middle of the pack defense. Effectively our standing doesn't change. That obviously isn't apples for apples comparison, but all I'm highlighting is that this team has some serious weaknesses, and if you fill those weaknesses but weaken another area, that doesn't automatically translate to us being a worse team.

Bottom line is I was mostly responding directly to specific comments about the importance of role players in our team that I thought were over the top and not particularly objective. It's been absolutely rampant, not just here, but on reddit and every other Mavs forum around to a level I've not seen having been around Mavs forums for a good 20 years. It is not confined to just discussing specific trade scenario's, I literally responded directly to comments saying guys like Bullock and DFS are irreplaceable. That is a definitive statement that has nothing to do with specific trade scenarios.

(07-07-2022, 09:17 AM)Okstate819 Wrote: It makes very little sense that Dorsey would be the guy we were holding a final roster spot for (especially over Dragic). I have to believe we have another shoe to drop soon that sends out more than we receive to create another roster spot. Makes me revisit the Bertans/Powell/Bullock for Harris/Thybulle theory.

(07-07-2022, 09:24 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Idk, my guy. 

I think this might be it.

(07-07-2022, 09:38 AM)Branduil Wrote: I feel like you can only safely have a maximum of one "Guy who needs constant coaching attention to stay in the right mindset" on your team at a time and we just traded for Wood, so Sexton would probably not be a safe add even if it was CBA legal.

(07-07-2022, 09:24 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Idk, my guy. 

I think this might be it.

(07-07-2022, 09:51 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Dorsey seems like someone who plays with some emotion but is a little small.

(07-07-2022, 01:07 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I think @"Dundalis" has been pretty consistent. If I remember it correctly he didn´t like Brunson as Luka´s longterm backcourt partner. Even after the playoff run. Main concerns being team defense with two mediocre perimeter defenders and lack of off ball game on offense. A little bit like Lillard/McCollum in Portland.

(07-07-2022, 10:08 AM)hakeemfaan Wrote: So if after all that we are coming back to measurables then:
a) The Mavs should never draft basketball players and should just look for athletes even if they will get cut soon
b) The Mavs should look to trade these guys who do make it despite poor measurables if they feel they will never get into a bidding war for these types of players. 

Or option c is Stop focusing on certain negatives. There are no guaranteed paths to titles. When you have legit talent keep that talent even if it is a slight overpay. Don’t rush to sign mediocre players like DP. Irrational focus on measurables might also be somewhat ok, but losing one of the few players we actually managed to hit on correctly for nothing is inexcusable.

(07-07-2022, 10:40 AM)MAVS-SLO Wrote: Currently there are too many non logical things that they are going behind the scenes.

I understand passing on Goran if they had something better in the plan, but Tyler Dorsey? Passing on a vet presence and one of the closest Luka's friend to get a worse version of Moses Wright? 

I really hope there is something more in backround or is Cuban really so stingy?

Next thing is still JB situation. 

Why the deal isn't official yet?

I mean, Knicks can easily sign him and just waived Gibson? Right.

Also i don't think that they would try to do sign & trade if their punishemnt would only be losing 2 round in next year, so maybe there are some things that they are going on behind the scenes.

I don't want to my hopes go up, but could JB s&t possibly be connected to Green absence from a summer league (Reddish maybe)?

I just hope we don't end up with another TPE, because it will not be used. 

Or. maybe Green could become involed in some kind of 2-3 teams trade (Sexton) ?

I'm sure something is going on behind the scenes, i just don't know if those things are optimistic for us...

(07-07-2022, 10:51 AM)Smitty Wrote: Now knowing that Green’s option has to be picked up before the season, I also wonder if he’ll be outgoing in some deal and that helps explain the Dorsey signing? Nico didn’t draft Green…