(03-19-2024, 08:44 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I think their is a decent change the Nets trade Mikal this offseason.  They are stuck in no where land.  They may decide to wait out until next free agency when Donovan Mitchell is free. That is a tough wait though.  I think eventually Mikal is moved. 

I would really like Cam Johnson.  Just not sure the Nets will want to help us as they have a future unprotected first from us.  I would guess he would have several suitors too.

I don't see Eason happening.  DFS is possible, but I am not sure if I would be willing to pay the asking price.

Not a question for now, but this offseason how do we make this team as on of the top 4 in the west for the next 3-4 years?  Those teams are all good...and mostly young.  You also have some up and coming teams.  Injuries factor in, but I think you want to be positioned closer to the top rather than battling out for the play in every year. The Nuggets are the perfect example.  They can get a way with their B game on most nights.  When they really want it or in the playoffs, you know Jokic will get close to 40 and a triple double.  How can Dallas get there without relying on a A Luka and Kyrie game every night?

(03-19-2024, 09:11 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral)
A few teams in the east are monitoring Paul George, per @johnhollinger

“Keep an eye on Paul George, by the way. Presumably, if there was a max extension sitting around for him, he would have signed it by now; I think it’s fair to say a couple of cap-room teams in the East are, um, ‘monitoring’ this.”

(03-19-2024, 08:44 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Not a question for now, but this offseason how do we make this team as on of the top 4 in the west for the next 3-4 years?  Those teams are all good...and mostly young.  You also have some up and coming teams.  Injuries factor in, but I think you want to be positioned closer to the top rather than battling out for the play in every year. The Nuggets are the perfect example.  They can get a way with their B game on most nights.  When they really want it or in the playoffs, you know Jokic will get close to 40 and a triple double.  How can Dallas get there without relying on a A Luka and Kyrie game every night?

(03-19-2024, 09:23 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: You know Morey is sniffing around there.  Probably doesn't matter if Embid is not healthy though.  Tough to get a player to willingly leave LA if salaries are close.  Will be interesting if things change if the Clippers have a disappointing playoff.

I think Jrue Holiday is another interesting name.   I don't think the dregs of the league will get his attention.   But what happens if Philly makes a big push.   It could put Boston in a real tough position with their already big salary commitments.

(03-19-2024, 09:25 AM)omahen Wrote: If healthy, Mavs probably should make it to top6 this season. Phoenix has really tough schedule and it would be a disaster to finish below them. Sacramento is a bit more tricky and those 2 games against them will likely be deciding. 

(03-19-2024, 08:44 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I think their is a decent change the Nets trade Mikal this offseason.  They are stuck in no where land.  They may decide to wait out until next free agency when Donovan Mitchell is free. That is a tough wait though.  I think eventually Mikal is moved. 

I would really like Cam Johnson.  Just not sure the Nets will want to help us as they have a future unprotected first from us.  I would guess he would have several suitors too.

I don't see Eason happening.  DFS is possible, but I am not sure if I would be willing to pay the asking price.

Not a question for now, but this offseason how do we make this team as on of the top 4 in the west for the next 3-4 years?  Those teams are all good...and mostly young.  You also have some up and coming teams.  Injuries factor in, but I think you want to be positioned closer to the top rather than battling out for the play in every year. The Nuggets are the perfect example.  They can get a way with their B game on most nights.  When they really want it or in the playoffs, you know Jokic will get close to 40 and a triple double.  How can Dallas get there without relying on a A Luka and Kyrie game every night?

(03-19-2024, 12:17 PM)loki Wrote: Cam was benched recently which makes me think he could be available. They're definitely more likely to move him than Mikal, at least until they strike out on Donovan Mitchell. Finding a sensible deal is tough though. I doubt a 25 1st gets it done. Do you give up a protected 31 1st along with something like THJ+Kleber? Seems like a pretty steep price for a role player. If they still have interest in Green you could possibly build something around him.

I've gone back and forth on DFS, but at this point I don't think he's enough of an upgrade over DJJ to justify spending any trade assets.

(03-19-2024, 02:29 PM)mvossman Wrote: With the addition of PJ I'm not sure we need to be focusing on a big wing as that final piece.  I am leaning more towards a two way player that can play point of attack defense, shoot and provide a little creation.  Green is too timid, Exum too fragile and DJJ can't shoot.  In an ideal future those three make up the bench with Omax and Gafford and we land a starting POA defender using Timmy and picks.

(03-19-2024, 02:29 PM)mvossman Wrote: With the addition of PJ I'm not sure we need to be focusing on a big wing as that final piece.  I am leaning more towards a two way player that can play point of attack defense, shoot and provide a little creation.  Green is too timid, Exum too fragile and DJJ can't shoot.  In an ideal future those three make up the bench with Omax and Gafford and we land a starting POA defender using Timmy and picks.

(03-19-2024, 02:29 PM)mvossman Wrote: With the addition of PJ I'm not sure we need to be focusing on a big wing as that final piece.  I am leaning more towards a two way player that can play point of attack defense, shoot and provide a little creation.  Green is too timid, Exum too fragile and DJJ can't shoot.  In an ideal future those three make up the bench with Omax and Gafford and we land a starting POA defender using Timmy and picks.

(03-20-2024, 12:18 PM)loki Wrote: Anyone in mind that might be attainable? You're probably going to have to compromise on some of those qualities unless Boston wants to donate Jrue.

I could see a Marcus Smart or Dillon Brooks being an option if you can stomach the questionable shooting. Caruso would be solid but doesn't offer a ton of playmaking. Bruce Brown? He's also not a great shooter and I'm not sure he's that impactful defensively. Dejounte Murray fits the bill on paper (if you can motivate him to defend again). However, if he can't play with Trae I'm not sure he would be any better with Luka/Kyrie.

(03-20-2024, 12:18 PM)loki Wrote: Anyone in mind that might be attainable? You're probably going to have to compromise on some of those qualities unless Boston wants to donate Jrue.

I could see a Marcus Smart or Dillon Brooks being an option if you can stomach the questionable shooting. Caruso would be solid but doesn't offer a ton of playmaking. Bruce Brown? He's also not a great shooter and I'm not sure he's that impactful defensively. Dejounte Murray fits the bill on paper (if you can motivate him to defend again). However, if he can't play with Trae I'm not sure he would be any better with Luka/Kyrie.

(03-20-2024, 12:18 PM)loki Wrote: Anyone in mind that might be attainable? You're probably going to have to compromise on some of those qualities unless Boston wants to donate Jrue.

I could see a Marcus Smart or Dillon Brooks being an option if you can stomach the questionable shooting. Caruso would be solid but doesn't offer a ton of playmaking. Bruce Brown? He's also not a great shooter and I'm not sure he's that impactful defensively. Dejounte Murray fits the bill on paper (if you can motivate him to defend again). However, if he can't play with Trae I'm not sure he would be any better with Luka/Kyrie.

(03-19-2024, 08:50 AM)youzigizag Wrote: . . .

Move:

THJ
Maxi
Dwight(unless you think his elite lob deep stats say he is worth his new contract...I dont.  Dude has flaws)
Green(if you think you can upgrade)
. . .

(03-20-2024, 01:30 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: *cough, cough, cough*

Brought up this name lots of times before... he wouldn't be my 1st pick if Mavs only had Luka... but since there is Luka and Kyrie to generate plays, then Quentin Grimes is perfect for the SG role.

Kyrie
Grimes/Green
Luka
PJ
Lively/Gafford

I can't see anyone else who would be easily available AND fit the role better.

BTW, I could live with Brooks between Luka/Kyrie but I'm not sure if having Smart between them will achieve the necessary balance on offense. Brooks is shooting the three at 37% on 5x 3PA while Smart is only at 31% on almost 7x 3PA.

(03-20-2024, 02:22 PM)The Jom Wrote: Last night in the 4th, Maxi screamed at anyone watching “Thou SHALT NOT trade me till Wemby retires!!!!!!!!!!!!”

I was watching. Were you?

(03-19-2024, 02:29 PM)mvossman Wrote: With the addition of PJ I'm not sure we need to be focusing on a big wing as that final piece.  I am leaning more towards a two way player that can play point of attack defense, shoot and provide a little creation.  Green is too timid, Exum too fragile and DJJ can't shoot.  In an ideal future those three make up the bench with Omax and Gafford and we land a starting POA defender using Timmy and picks.

(03-20-2024, 12:50 PM)youzigizag Wrote: Is Thybulle a POA?  His 3 supposedly has gotten better.

(03-20-2024, 01:02 PM)mvossman Wrote: I believe Caruso makes the most sense of that group.  I think he provides enough playmaking (you don't need a ton with both Luka and Kyrie) can shoot well enough to stretch the floor, and he is an elite perimeter defender.  He is also one of the most likely available in trade.  With only one year left (in the offseason), not sure what the cost would be.