(01-15-2024, 03:05 PM)loki Wrote: No chance I'm moving Green for a backup. Washington can keep him if that's what it costs.

(01-15-2024, 04:38 PM)Winter Wrote: You think Green is a starter when everyone is healthy? Am I interpreting that right? Gafford plays more minutes per game the Green does even when Green starts (as well as more points).

(01-15-2024, 02:59 PM)F Gump Wrote: I'd do that deal but it's not a salary match. And because of the tax implications and the PP issue, there would have to be pieces added on both sides to get just the right balance of salary and value.

Unfortunately I think the ESPN Trade Checker is messed up (lacking update to 2023 CBA rules) so it's not easy to find what does work.

(01-15-2024, 06:21 PM)loki Wrote: Yes, I would start him over Exum. I think that Green playing up to his potential on a consistent basis would be a huge difference maker for this team. I have no problem dealing with the ups and downs in the short term. The coach clearly doesn't agree, but that may change eventually.

I don't mind Luka/Kyrie/Exum getting some minutes together. That could be a dangerous lineup to pull out late in games. But the rotations are a bit odd when they all start. You have to do a lot of juggling to keep 2 of the 3 on the floor at all times.

And as Mavs2021 said, backup centers routinely come cheaper than this. Green for Gafford is terrible asset management in my book.

(01-15-2024, 06:24 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Gafford is a productive starter in this league. Josh Green is not. That’s a current fact.

(01-15-2024, 06:33 PM)Winter Wrote: Ok, well that's where we differ. Like you, I also think Green playing up to potential is a good thing. I just think there's never been a season in 4 years where that's been true. I'm pretty comfortable with Exum though - and I'm guessing he stays where he is in the starting lineup.

And if decent backup centers are easy to get, we'd have one. I can certainly find things to like about Green, particularly his speed, but I don't feel a pressing need to have his energy over a rim protector and rebounds.

(01-15-2024, 08:38 PM)loki Wrote: That's fair enough. I just see his ceiling as being much higher than Gafford's, and I don't think a Green for Gafford trade vaults this current team into contention.

Other teams don't seem to struggle to find backup bigs to the same degree the Mavs do. It's too bad they prioritize re-signing cheerleaders or friends instead of using those roster spots to find useful players. I'm not convinced they would cut Morris if Drummond were waived and said he wanted to be here.

(01-16-2024, 01:39 AM)You're adding much needed reboundsThe Jom Wrote: Maxi is a center. Adding another 5 who can’t stretch the floor is a priority? Yuck. Hope not. Spend your assets on a hard-nosed, rebounding, defending 4 who can hit open 3s. Or save them till you can.

(01-16-2024, 10:10 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: We would only need 2 of 3 of WCj/Maxi/Isaac to be healthy at the same time

(01-16-2024, 10:20 AM)MFFL Wrote: That's asking a lot based on history

(01-16-2024, 12:26 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: @BasketballOnX
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