(07-08-2023, 10:28 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Why not both? I´m only interested in Oubre as a THJ replacement, at which point we can definitely use another irrational confidence scorer. If Kyrie misses time during the regular season, which he has for the last four years, it puts a lot of pressure on Hardy and I´m not even sure who is next up after him. If THJ stays there is very little use for Oubre. I see Oubre in the $6-8M two years with a team option range. That leaves a little money for another signing.

(07-08-2023, 11:08 AM)khaled1987 Wrote: Adrian Wojnarowski
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“One of the terms of the offer sheet provides a unique twist: The first season of the contract is fully guaranteed and the two following become guaranteed for $15.7 million if Reed’s team advances to conference semi-finals in the 2023-24 season, sources said.”

(07-08-2023, 11:21 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: That Paul Reed contract looks like a bargain.  The Mavericks should have made a bid.  There are not many useful free agents left that fit this roster.  We gave up a 2030 pick swap partly to preserve the full MLE…only to apparently not use the MLE.

Derrick Jones Jr. and Christian Wood are about all that’s left that’s worth more than the minimum.

(07-08-2023, 08:47 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: Luka and Kyrie, regardless of any other role player move, were always going to be the reason we make the playoffs. Kyrie needs to be available for 65+ games and mesh well with Luka in order for that to happen. Good news on the games played front, all NBA awards can’t go to players playing less than 65 games (there are exceptions) going forward.

That duo just needs the rest of the team to keep the opponent within 10 or 15 points by the last 4-5 minutes of the game. It’s at that point that the duo earns their keep. There is a lot of hope riding on a great bench player (on one of the deepest and best teams in the league) taking on a starting role, 2 rookies making immediate impact, a vet having a resurgent year, a 2nd year player taking a step forward, a 4th year player taking a step forward and injuries not devastating our team like they have every other team in the league.

That’s a ton of hope, and it would be blind homerism to think all of those will happen in the next season. Thinking some of them will happen? Absolutely. Does it matter which ones? Maybe, well, being relatively healthy will cure lots of ills when the other teams get their annual rash of injuries from their usual suspects. Other than that, give me 3 out of the remaining 5 “hopes” and I think that group of role players can do what they’re supposed to do (keep the game close) on most nights.

(07-08-2023, 11:35 AM)The Jom Wrote: All fair. What I think you’re missing here is that we need Luka to become the best player in the league. He keeps showing that potential. But conditioning and shot selection hurt his offense, and effort hurts his defense. Solve these 3 things, and he can drag the rest of em to a top 4 finish. Add an effective Kyrie and solid defenders around them, and it’s a championship squad.

(07-08-2023, 11:21 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: That Paul Reed contract looks like a bargain.  The Mavericks should have made a bid.  There are not many useful free agents left that fit this roster.  We gave up a 2030 pick swap partly to preserve the full MLE…only to apparently not use the MLE.

Derrick Jones Jr. and Christian Wood are about all that’s left that’s worth more than the minimum.

(07-08-2023, 11:39 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: They might not be worth the full MLE, but there are worthy players and the space is still valuable. We still have the $5M TPE to take in players like Smith, Nwora or Pokusevski. After that we´d be left with roughly $6M FA money and players like

Barton
Oubre
Winslow
Knox
Baszley
Mykhailiuk
Dosunmu
Gabriel
Lamb

might be worth a one year look for slightly above the minimum pay. Maybe you can even combine it with trading McGee.

Little worried right now that the Mavs fall into their old trap, to keep space for a larger salary return in a THJ+McGee trade, that never materializes. They´ll be missing out on some players that could provide some value around the edges. Reed was probably the best candidate.

(07-08-2023, 11:10 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Wow, what a smart poison pill. MUCH more likely to affect Philly (if they match) than Utah.

(07-08-2023, 12:00 PM)surfpuckmd Wrote: The pickings are pretty slim and no one remains who’s worth the $11 million we can afford.  Most importantly, no free agent remaining ia an upgrade over Christian Wood.  I’m not sure the Mavericks have improved compared to last season.  We’re younger but I’m worried we’ll be competing for the future play-in tournament.

(07-08-2023, 12:36 PM)Tyler Wrote: "Marc Stein said the Mavs have not pursued PJ Washington as they know he either will most likely not sign the offer they gave to Thybulle or Charlotte will match it."
https://twitter.com/pandahank41/status/1677730310560288768

(07-08-2023, 09:41 AM)StrandedOnBeauboisHill Wrote: Surprised Ayo Dosunmu doesn’t get brought up more on this board. He’s basically another Thybulle so I wonder if they look his way next. Not sure what his value is and what our appetite would be, that Thybulle contract would definitely not get match by Chicago but that’s way too rich for him too.

(07-08-2023, 12:42 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: No sh*t PHJ Washington doesn´t sign for the MLE. No sh*t the Hornets would happily match it. Must be nice to get paid for posting such hot news.

(07-08-2023, 12:46 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: Mavs biggest question ? is center and Small forward.    For center, they need someone who can be productive for 20-25 minutes against other team starters.  Do we have that player?  For small forward, we all hope Josh Green can start and flourish.  But are we ready to say he can play 30-35 minutes in a important playoff game?  I think that is a lot to assume now.   

(07-08-2023, 12:46 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: Mavs biggest question ? is center and Small forward.    For center, they need someone who can be productive for 20-25 minutes against other team starters.  Do we have that player?  For small forward, we all hope Josh Green can start and flourish.  But are we ready to say he can play 30-35 minutes in a important playoff game?  I think that is a lot to assume now.   

I think/hope we can fill one of those holes.  The other we probably have to hope for internal development or some luck at least until the trade deadline.

(07-08-2023, 01:01 PM)mvossman Wrote: The guy remaining that I like is Derrick Jones Jr.  I'm not sure what competition is out there, but I would be willing to go over the BAE to get him.  Great defensive versatility and his offense is not as bad as Thybulle.

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.@David_Lord_2020 Do we have details on the 2nd Round Picks going to the Mavs in the Grant Williams trade? Or were all those headed to the Celtics?

(07-08-2023, 01:51 PM)speedkilz88 Wrote: David Lord
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We won't know details of DAL-BOS-SA until that trade is completed and executed. Apparently any or all of the 3 teams are exploring ways to add to it (thus the delay) which means its final outcome of who gets what is still up in the air.