(01-19-2024, 12:13 PM)mvossman Wrote: I remember a couple of offseasons ago when Dragic was available and Cuban specifically said they were looking for a playmaker with size and didn't end up doing anything.  I think Cuban has said a lot of things like this that never happen (and sometimes something completely different happens).  I've learned not to take Cuban too seriously with these comments.

(01-19-2024, 11:13 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: I just don't buy into the idea that size is so important that skill can be ignored to get it. 

You mention Naz Reid. Love him...at center. I think it is beyond a mistake for the Wolves to have THREE highly paid to medium highly paid centers in their rotation, trying to play two of them at a time. I think they have shot themselves in the foot so hard by trying to do that. I believe they will be out of the playoffs in round 1, and I don't feel I need to wait to see who they're playing to predict that. In fact, if I were them, Towns wouldn't make it past this trade deadline on the roster. Having said all of that, at least Reid and KAT can play OFFENSE on the perimeter, even if they can't guard once a team adequately spreads them out. These names we're talking about don't even seem to fit THAT well, as far as I can tell. 

I have no use for two slow, paint-clogging bigs on the court at the same time...on either end of the court. 

The Mavs need to improve shooting, playmaking and above all else DEFENSE (by adding someone who can MOVE, not a bigger traffic cone). I think the FORWARDS who are 6'7"-6'11" represent the more useful rock to turn over. If center is the first position listed for a player, their natural position, I just don't think that's the right guy.

(01-19-2024, 12:13 PM)mvossman Wrote: I remember a couple of offseasons ago when Dragic was available and Cuban specifically said they were looking for a playmaker with size and didn't end up doing anything.  I think Cuban has said a lot of things like this that never happen (and sometimes something completely different happens).  I've learned not to take Cuban too seriously with these comments.

(01-18-2024, 05:09 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: I’d say if we’re giving up Lively for Claxton, due to Claxton being an expiring the deal should be Lively and good filler for Claxton and Cam. Something like that.
Edit: either good filler or bad filler and our first.

(01-19-2024, 01:07 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: The Mavs won't even entertain offers for Lively. He's untouchable just like Luka. He has so much upside and has exceeded everyone's expectations. He won't be moved.

(01-19-2024, 12:48 PM)surfpuckmd Wrote: More importantly, he would immediately be our best rebounder.  

(01-19-2024, 02:08 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I'm starting to toy with the idea of Deandre Hunter. His defensive metrics aren't good, and ATL fans haven't really said anything positive about him for a while,

But his frame and play style just works next to Luka and Kyrie. He doesn't have to be an all nba defender, just passable.

A 2 for 1 trade with THJ and Hardy+ 2nds for Hunter, then when Hayward gets bought out we grab him, and all of a sudden we are looking very pretty forward wise.

Luka/Curry
Kyrie/Green
Exum/Hayward/DJJ
Hunter/Maxi
Lively/Powell

Is a solid 11 man rotation. Then we prioritize Hartenstein in the summer and we rock and roll.

We then have Hunters contract as a trade piece for the next star and our 3 future firsts.

(01-19-2024, 02:48 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: We aren't a preferred destination for buy outs. That's just a pipe dream imo. The top buy outs will choose other teams. They always do.

(01-19-2024, 02:48 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: We aren't a preferred destination for buy outs. That's just a pipe dream imo. The top buy outs will choose other teams. They always do.

(01-19-2024, 02:48 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: We aren't a preferred destination for buy outs. That's just a pipe dream imo. The top buy outs will choose other teams. They always do.

(01-19-2024, 03:19 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [Buha] The Lakers and Hawks have discussed potential frameworks of a deal surrounding Dejounte Murray. LAL receives: Dejounte Murray. ATL receives: D’Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2029 first-round pick and additional draft compensation

(01-19-2024, 03:19 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [Buha] The Lakers and Hawks have discussed potential frameworks of a deal surrounding Dejounte Murray. LAL receives: Dejounte Murray. ATL receives: D’Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2029 first-round pick and additional draft compensation

(01-19-2024, 01:07 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: The Mavs won't even entertain offers for Lively. He's untouchable just like Luka. He has so much upside and has exceeded everyone's expectations. He won't be moved.

(01-19-2024, 03:40 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: I mean, of course we’re not moving Lively, that doesn’t stop people from talking about where his value is. The discussion was surrounding trading Lively for Claxton, I just stated what I would do if this were the case.

(01-19-2024, 03:08 PM)SkenfromLMF Wrote: It is a (relatively) new day... the rules are different regarding buyouts. Teams over the threshold have a decided disadvantage regarding the signing of buyouts.