(07-14-2023, 10:26 PM)loki Wrote: Is it too much to ask for Luka's agent to start dropping little hints around the league that he intends to request a trade next offseason? Would do wonders for the value of the 27 pick.

(07-15-2023, 12:16 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Is that really what we want

(07-15-2023, 12:16 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Is that really what we want

(07-15-2023, 12:01 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Rather hold onto that pick until the trade deadline and combine it with Hardy and some expiring salaries to get a true difference maker. 

No way I'm trading 27 for Capela, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, etc and I hate our center rotation.

(07-15-2023, 12:01 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Rather hold onto that pick until the trade deadline and combine it with Hardy and some expiring salaries to get a true difference maker. 

No way I'm trading 27 for Capela, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, etc and I hate our center rotation.

(07-15-2023, 02:00 PM)WillE Wrote: Mavs are pretty busy with their trade market communication this offseason. My impression is actually that they are one of if not the most active team in this regard  so far. Or ist this just me?

So since last week or so after the Blazers matched Thybulle, Nico & Co. spread the following intel:
- considered Malik Beasley in SnT
- expected to trade THJ and either trade or release McGee
- revisiting Bojan Bogdanovic trade talks
- expressed interest in Kelly Oubre Jr. and Derrick Jones Jr.

Even of course only final results matter, I think this approach creates more chances and will be more successful. I like it.

(07-15-2023, 02:02 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Not sure if they’re more active than normal or if it’s just that we’re hearing about more of it than normal.

(07-15-2023, 01:40 PM)omahen Wrote: What players do you consider true difference makers?

(07-15-2023, 04:25 PM)Jason Terry Wrote: Next summer:

1. Expirings
16.2 - THJ
12.9 - Holmes
6 -Mcgee
=35.1

(07-15-2023, 03:34 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Hard to say.

I'd consider trading the 27 1st for a younger center like Jarrett Allen.

I'd consider combining Hardy and the 27 1st for a guy like OG Anunoby.

I'd like to keep the 27 1st if next offseason we can offer Hardy, Lively, and multiple picks for Joel Embiid.

(07-15-2023, 04:52 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: ^ I don’t think you and I like remotely the same kind of players.

I’d like someone that slots a tier above Josh Green and Grant Williams as a defender.

I would not like to be locked into PJ Washington and Kelly Oubre long term.

(07-15-2023, 11:59 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: Looking at our needs, most would agree that center is probably our greatest remaining need.  I think we also need a third point guard at least for the games when Kyrie or Luka will be out.  

I suggest the following trade:  Mavericks send Richaun Holmes, Javale McGee and a 2027 top-10 protected first to the Wizards in exchange for Daniel Gafford and Delon Wright.  If the pick falls in the top 10, we would have to convert it to our only remaining tradeable draft pick-  the Miami 2028 2nd rounder.

Gafford would likely become our starter and would upgrade our rim protection and rebounding.  Powell is obviously the better offensive player and they would serve as a decent platoon until Lively is ready.

Delon Wright didn't work out for the Mavs last time under Rick Carlisle but I think he's an elite role player.  The advanced stats really like him, especially RAPTOR.  He is an elite defender who can guard 1-3.  He can play some point when needed.  He's not a great shooter but 34.5% isn't bad and that was while playing on a bad Wizards team.    I think he would likely work his way into our rotation even when everyone is healthy because he would be one of our two best defenders (along with Josh Green).  

For the Wizards, this accomplishes their primary goals of becoming even worse on the court while acquiring an asset for the future.  

The trades could be made immediately as two separate transactions:

Holmes for Gafford.  

McGee for Wright.  

If it doesn't work out and the Mavericks collapse and Luka is traded, we would still maintain the option to tank for the 2027 draft and reaccumulate talent that way.

I think this would solve a lot of problems.  What do you think?

(07-15-2023, 05:02 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Apparently not. I don´t see the point to pay an unprotected 1st and Hardy for a 26 year old 17/5 player just because he has an awesome PR manager.