(02-05-2024, 06:11 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater)
Andrew Wiggins is out tonight in Brooklyn. Steve Kerr: “We don’t expect him to miss much time. Day to day.”

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Milwaukee has countered and stated that they also want Josh Green as part of a Grant Williams deal. Understandably, Dallas declined. Talks will progress, let’s see where this goes.

(02-05-2024, 06:19 PM)F Gump Wrote: All these reports are Mavs negotiating with "We have choices, and might go for someone different, if your price is too high.'" It's hard to know what the Mavs really want. Or how much they value one player versus another. Which is good.

(02-05-2024, 06:19 PM)F Gump Wrote: All these reports are Mavs negotiating with "We have choices, and might go for someone different, if your price is too high.'" It's hard to know what the Mavs really want. Or how much they value one player versus another. Which is good.

(02-05-2024, 06:19 PM)F Gump Wrote: All these reports are Mavs negotiating with "We have choices, and might go for someone different, if your price is too high.'" It's hard to know what the Mavs really want. Or how much they value one player versus another. Which is good.

(02-05-2024, 06:11 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater)
Andrew Wiggins is out tonight in Brooklyn. Steve Kerr: “We don’t expect him to miss much time. Day to day.”

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Milwaukee has countered and stated that they also want Josh Green as part of a Grant Williams deal. Understandably, Dallas declined. Talks will progress, let’s see where this goes.

(02-05-2024, 06:25 PM)Knutsen Wrote: Do you think they‘ll definitely make a deal in the end? Or is there a strong possibility that they are flirting with everybody but don‘t get close with anyone…? 

That‘s my biggest fear, that the dominoes will start falling and we end up missing out on improving our team.

(02-05-2024, 06:25 PM)Smitty Wrote: A lot more negotiating through the media with Lindsey on board this TDL.

(02-05-2024, 06:25 PM)Knutsen Wrote: Do you think they‘ll definitely make a deal in the end? Or is there a strong possibility that they are flirting with everybody but don‘t get close with anyone…? 

That‘s my biggest fear, that the dominoes will start falling and we end up missing out on improving our team.

(02-05-2024, 06:38 PM)F Gump Wrote: It sure sounds like they are actively in "negotiate the best deal" mode - with multiple teams as possible trade partner, but playing them against each other with only one of them to get a deal -- rather than "is there anything we like?"

I'm not all that impressed with most of the possibilities, so won't be bothered if there's no deal. 

To me, the worst outcome is paying a high price for a slight upgrade that doesn't really change the potential, rather than "no deal."

(02-05-2024, 06:30 PM)omahen Wrote: Thinking more about Portis. He is more of a C than a PF. I could see him work well in small ball line-ups or playing next to Maxi. I don't think he will look particularly good next to Lively. Milwaukee needs a guard defender, as Lillard/Beasley at guard spots can't bring any kind of decent defense. GWill would be a back-up for Giannis and Middleton. Milwaukee would be left with the other Lopez as the only back-up center, unless their alternative is small ball with Giannis at center.

So, unless there are many more moving parts with other teams involved, I don't see how GWill for Portis makes much sense for any team involved.

(02-05-2024, 06:58 PM)Knutsen Wrote: Thanks for your perspective! 

I think staying put and therefore almost punting the season, because we won‘t be able to compete in a playoff series with the big, physical teams like the Nuggets or Timbervolves, isn’t a real option. Reason is, that Kyrie isn’t getting any younger and Luka doesn’t get any more comfortable in Dallas with another lost season.

So I really hope we get one or two trades that even out our roster, get healthy at the right time and make a strong push these last 30 games!

(02-05-2024, 06:58 PM)Knutsen Wrote: Thanks for your perspective! 

I think staying put and therefore almost punting the season, because we won‘t be able to compete in a playoff series with the big, physical teams like the Nuggets or Timbervolves, isn’t a real option. Reason is, that Kyrie isn’t getting any younger and Luka doesn’t get any more comfortable in Dallas with another lost season.

So I really hope we get one or two trades that even out our roster, get healthy at the right time and make a strong push these last 30 games!

(02-05-2024, 07:05 PM)F Gump Wrote:  
Yes, this swap might not help EITHER the Mavs or MIL. Maybe it's just an imaginary "alternate trade partner" for both teams, being "leaked" to be a negotiating ploy on other fronts..

Personally I think Portis could be helpful for DAL. He has size, he can rebound, he can hit 3's. And MIL is apparently very willing to move Portis. That's not in dispute. 

Portis is a backup, so it's not likely he can net them a starter. GWill may not be the profile of player they are seeking, however. Green has been suggested as one who could, and I would suggest that either DJJ or Exum could also fill the bill. Would GWill be included too, if he's not the guy, or would the Mavs angle for a different salary filler (like Holmes)?

GW is the much-younger player vs Portis That may be a consideration too.

(02-05-2024, 07:23 PM)Smitty Wrote: My official prediction of what happens at the TDL.

Mavs: Wiggins, Drummond
GSW: THJ, Curry
Bulls: Morris, 2SRP’s (GSW)

(02-05-2024, 07:59 PM)mvossman Wrote: My opinion of the FO is not this low, not after this last offseason.  We are not even dumping bad salary.  Drummond is nowhere near enough value to take on the risk of that contract.  I would rather pay a first for Kuz than this.