(11-22-2023, 07:28 AM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: Name 5 teams where Powell would break the top 13.

(11-22-2023, 09:06 AM)omahen Wrote: Very much agree. What is the status of G.Harris? Is he injured? They really liked him last season but didn't see him play this one.

(11-22-2023, 09:09 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: You're underrating Powell severely.  He has his limitations but would be in the top-13 on most NBA teams.  He would be a current rotation player on at least the following:

Pelicans
Blazers
Raptors 
Spurs
Grizzlies
Wizards
Kings
Lakers
Pacers
Nets
Bucks
Nuggets

DP has always been a positive contributor in the advanced stats.  His production may not be impressive and his limitations are obvious.  I wish he would rebound better and provide some resistance at the rim.  Somehow though, he has managed to make a positive contribution for a long time on this team.  As Kidd adjusts lineups to provide more size next to Powell, he'll get less hate around here.  I do hope we'll obtain another backup center though for certain matchups.  Someone like Drummond or Bitadze.

(11-22-2023, 02:18 AM)Knutsen Wrote: Great thing is we won’t have to wait long to see them match up head-to-head since we‘ll play the Clippers on Saturday. It‘s not really fair because Theis has only spent a couple of days with his new team compared to a lot of years for Powell, but I‘ll still bet on him any day of the week, simply because he throws his whole body into the opponent and not just his pretty face like Dwight.

(11-24-2023, 02:32 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: I know he kind of went insane before the season started... but my 3rd radical idea is what about Kai Jones?

Dude has ALL the tools we're looking for. He's a gigantic wing that can also play center. He's of the mold of Jarred Vanderbilt/Jonathan Isaac/Jaden McDaniels. His athleticism is off the charts.

Why the Hornets waived him just 2 years in probably scared every team in the league away because the last time a team cut loose on a relatively high 1st was Josh Primo. So the reasons must've been pretty good.

But he still has less than 3 years in the NBA and is eligible for a 2-way contract. I think this dude would be perfect amount of risk for 2-way. Bring him in for a month, see how crazy he actually is and if he works then the Mavs just solved their Maxi replacement big time. If he's still crazy? Cut him loose with no risk.

(11-24-2023, 06:44 AM)RGP1981 Wrote: It seems a good idea. Low risk, potential high reward. Kai has exactly the kind of physical length, athleticism and mobility

(11-24-2023, 06:56 AM)omahen Wrote: His problem is, he only has this and hasn't really developed anything else in past years. I am sure there are huge red flags all over him or he would be certainly picked by one of the tanking teams.

(11-24-2023, 07:19 AM)MarkAguirreWrathofGod Wrote: The Clippers picked up Primo.

(11-24-2023, 07:33 AM)RGP1981 Wrote: Yeah, agreed, huge red flags all over. Still though, if it costs nothing, I would take a chance and have him work with G-Will and Kleber to improve his defense, shooting and mentality. If he can buy into trying to become a high quality role-player at the PF spot, it might be worth it. Also, the small chance of upside here is better than having the Morris twin on the roster... where there is 0 upside.


Hardy for Primo straight swap... who says no?

(11-24-2023, 01:58 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: Luka  --Exum
Kyrie, Green   --Curry
T.Eason, DJJ  --OMax
GWill  --Maxi, Morris
Lively, Olynyk  --Holmes, Powell

(11-25-2023, 08:58 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I was listening to Bill Simmons podcast and they mentioned that Caruso may be worth 2 first round picks.  Crazy.  I guess though the thing about Caruso is his salary is low and I would guess almost every team would have an interest in him.  So that probably ups the price.  DeRozan and Lavine have smaller markets so they won't create a bidding war that Caruso would. 

It is going to be really tough for the Mavs to outbid teams right now.  There are teams that have better asset packages.  So, I was wondering about some young guys who really haven't broken through.  Would you have any interest in Patrick Williams (free agent this summer and was looking for big money) or DeAndre Hunter (signed a contract already).  I saw the Hawks the other night and Hunter was not good.  He looks the part though.  big, athletic and has a nice shot (it just never goes in when I see him).    I just wonder if there is a buy low opportunity with him.

(11-25-2023, 08:58 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: So, I was wondering about some young guys who really haven't broken through.  Would you have any interest in Patrick Williams (free agent this summer and was looking for big money) 

(11-26-2023, 10:00 AM)Mike lorenzo Wrote: The defense is a problem, but the rebounds are embarrassing, they bend us on the glass in every game... looking at statistics J.Collins is the second best offensive rebounder (not center) behind Ausuar averaging 2.9... surely a salary download (Holmes /Curry/Morris)+ one of Hardy/O-Max would do it.. by the way the 3 are throwing +40%