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RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - DanSchwartzgan - 09-04-2020 (09-04-2020, 01:22 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote:(09-04-2020, 12:40 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I guess I was thinking ab his overall play. Powell is a similar player to Harrell in my view altho Harrell is much more productive and will be getting an even bigger contract.Similar in that they're both energy guys, but I think the comparison mostly ends there. Not similar in the way they use their energy IMO. Harrell plays bigger than he is, which is important cause he can bang with many of the bigs in the league. Powell isn't on his level in that regard. Harrell is a rebounder esp on the offensive end, Powell is not. Basically Harrell is a bigger Kenneth Faried while DP is another Brendan Wright (slightly upgraded). BBall Index shows players by percentile rank league-wide in 11 different categories. The profiles are really similar. They suck at the same stuff...exactly. They are both Elite Roll Men. As you might expect, Harrell is better bullying his way to the hole either by posting up or driving. That meets the eye test. Powell isn't a dog at these things. Just not at Harrell's level. Powell is the better perimeter defender by a pretty healthy margin. That also meets the eye test. You can't be a net positive by a substantial margin three years in a row and be the one trick pony people make Powell out to be. I think Powell's best role is off the bench. We've seen that movie before and it was pretty good. BTW, Curry and Maxi are both probably best off the bench. Our issue isn't the bench when are bench guys are playing bench roles. Our issue is we don't have enough quality in the 3rd/4th starter category. (09-04-2020, 04:38 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I really feel bad for Porter. He went from the John Wall induced cesspool in DC to an awful situation in Chicago last year. He just turned 27. I don't have any insight into his injuries, but up until 18/19, he was very healthy and exactly what this team needs. Elite from the corner and Elite perimeter D. If that guy still exists (and if you can get Wright's money out of here), sign me up. You have to understand what you are getting. He's a high end role player. 3rd/4th starter...absolutely. 3rd Star. No. But, this is the kind of deal you might have to make to get Wright's money moved. Healthy Porter > THJ. I also like the fact it will be a contract year. If things work, you keep him with Bird rights. If a true star wants to come here, you wish him well and thank Chicago for taking Wright. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - Tyler - 09-04-2020 (09-04-2020, 05:08 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I really feel bad for Porter. He went from the John Wall induced cesspool in DC to an awful situation in Chicago last year. He just turned 27. I don't have any insight into his injuries, but up until 18/19, he was very healthy and exactly what this team needs. Elite from the corner and Elite perimeter D. If that guy still exists (and if you can get Wright's money out of here), sign me up. I also like Porter and think he'd be a great fit here, even if I think Dallas would miss THJ more than people think. If Chicago isn't inclined to keep Porter after next season anyway, one creative trade idea I've been thinking about is Wright/Lee/18 for Porter. Lee would be a S&T for as much as it takes to balance the salaries but with only 1 year guaranteed, and I can guarantee he'd be happy to unofficially agree to that deal at the draft without worrying about free agency. Basically, Chicago gets Wright/18, Dallas gets Porter (while maintaining plenty of cap flexibility in '21 with both THJ and Porter expiring), and Lee gets a fat paycheck for being in the right place at the right time. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - Scott41theMavs - 09-04-2020 I'm starting to hope that 1) THJ opts out and goes somewhere else, and 2) the Mavs find a way to offload Wright's salary before the opening of free agency. That would likely give the Mavs around $15 mil in cap room - a $10 mil player, a $5 mil player, and the rMLE, which could be used on Burke while freeing Brunson up for trade. I don't know - I just have this sense that the Mavs need two new starters this offseason - a playmaker/shooter/defender next to Luka, and a rangy defensive wing (perhaps even big enough to play the four legitimately). That seems like such a tall order - those two profiles tend to be expensive - I just don't know how they're going to do it. If they play the Plan Powder game, they won't. I would surmise right now that the weaker of the two new starters will be acquired using the full MLE, while the stronger will be acquired either through a trade which involves our draft pick, or by trading up in the draft and nailing that pick. Guess I'm glad I'm not Donnie. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - StepBackJay - 09-04-2020 (09-04-2020, 05:45 PM)Tyler Wrote: If Chicago isn't inclined to keep Porter after next season anyway, one creative trade idea I've been thinking about is Wright/Lee/18 for Porter. Lee would be a S&T for as much as it takes to balance the salaries but with only 1 year guaranteed, and I can guarantee he'd be happy to unofficially agree to that deal at the draft without worrying about free agency. Basically, Chicago gets Wright/18, Dallas gets Porter (while maintaining plenty of cap flexibility in '21 with both THJ and Porter expiring), and Lee gets a fat paycheck for being in the right place at the right time. That's an interesting idea, have we see a S&T like that where a player gets signed just as salary cap filler? Not sure I have seen that in the current CBA at least. (09-04-2020, 06:12 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I'm starting to hope that 1) THJ opts out and goes somewhere else, and 2) the Mavs find a way to offload Wright's salary before the opening of free agency. That would likely give the Mavs around $15 mil in cap room - a $10 mil player, a $5 mil player, and the rMLE, which could be used on Burke while freeing Brunson up for trade. I don't think THJ will opt out but who knows. I think its more likely Wright gets traded for a player than just space and think there's a better than 50% chance it happens on draft night. Jackson is also good salary filler so Mavs have a pretty decent range of salary matching they can make happen + picks. Thaddeus Young has been mentioned before and is definitely not a plan "A" type move. I think salaries work straight up for Wright. Young is 32 on the going nowhere Bulls but would probably be a better fit positionally on the Mavs. He plays good defense and has shot decent from 3 the last couple of years. He has 6 mil guaranteed in 2021 compared to Wright who has 8.5. Mavs would net a couple of mil which would still probably be enough to carve out a max slot, but now who knows if they even take a chance with that if it's close. I think the Bulls would definitely do a Wright for Young trade but not sure there's enough there for the Mavs. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - chaparral - 09-04-2020 (09-04-2020, 05:45 PM)Tyler Wrote:(09-04-2020, 05:08 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I really feel bad for Porter. He went from the John Wall induced cesspool in DC to an awful situation in Chicago last year. He just turned 27. I don't have any insight into his injuries, but up until 18/19, he was very healthy and exactly what this team needs. Elite from the corner and Elite perimeter D. If that guy still exists (and if you can get Wright's money out of here), sign me up. I like the idea of trading for Otto Porter and I also like the idea of also trading for Thaddeus Young. If we can to that, I like Avery Bradley for most of the MLE. Then give the rest to Trey Burke. I think Lukas friend Willy Hernangomez will come over for the vet min to give us KP & DP insurance. Then w/the 31st pick we take the better SF or SG on the board and give the last spot we do Duffy a favor and give that spot to Andre Roberson (vet min). Prozingis / Powell / Marjanovic Young / Kleber / Hernangomez Porter / FinneySmith / # 31 or Roberson Bradley / Curry / # 31 or Roberson Doncic / Brunson / Burke RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - StepBackJay - 09-04-2020 Another small move I like a lot is trying to get Frankie Smokes for Justin Jackson. Maybe the Knicks do that to "get" something for Frank? Frank N would be a major upgrade over JJ. Rick would figure out how to use him. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - DanSchwartzgan - 09-04-2020 (09-04-2020, 05:45 PM)Tyler Wrote:(09-04-2020, 05:08 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I really feel bad for Porter. He went from the John Wall induced cesspool in DC to an awful situation in Chicago last year. He just turned 27. I don't have any insight into his injuries, but up until 18/19, he was very healthy and exactly what this team needs. Elite from the corner and Elite perimeter D. If that guy still exists (and if you can get Wright's money out of here), sign me up. Sign me up! I’m a big fan of getting Porter while keeping THJ. Obviously, I’d love to send 31 instead of 18. I wonder if you could do a separate Jackson for Felicio deal and keep the first round pick. By my math it would take $13,712,000 for Lee, so nowhere near any BYC issues (so to answer the question raised...yes this is legal). Chicago saves $5.77mm plus any money Cuban adds to the deal and could save another $2.5mm if Jackson/Felicio are added. I’d call that Plan Have it Both Ways as you are adding talent AND maintaining flexibility for 21. I doubt they would use the MLE for multiple years in this scenario. KP/Powell OPJ/Maxi DFS/ THJ/Curry Luka/Brunson RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - Playmaker - 09-04-2020 How many close games did the Mavs lose this season? If they win a majority of those they would have been a contender this season. So anyone saying that won't be a contender regardless of what they do in offseason is short sighted. Organic growth of Luka and KP could lead to contention alone. For that reason, I don't agree that the Mavs have to operate under plan powder during the offseason in order to create a contender. Even if Giannis wants to join the Mavs even that could be done by acquiring the right tradeable assests. Giannis potential FA would not prevent me from making changes to the roster bc in all likely hood he will have to be acquired by trade. This would be my offseason if I was running the Mavs. First, I trade for Aaron Gordon without giving up a draft pick. If Magic won't agree then I would relent starting the negations with #31. But I think something like Curry, Wright, Brunson should work in a trade without any draft compensation being needed. Gordon becomes the player on the Mavs to slow down Giannis, Kawhi, Lebron's of the world. Also when or if the Bucks are ready trade Giannis, Gordon will be a 16 mil expiring contract. Then I trade Jackson to Philly for Mike Smith and maybe a second rounder. Next, during the draft take Kira Lewis at 18 and trade up for Josh Green from #31 (if not traded or buy another pick). Lewis becomes Burke on steroids in due time. Green becomes DFS potential replacement in a year or two. Both of these players can be used in Giannis trade if needed. Then pick up two new UDFA for two way contracts. Reaves and Clayton do nothing for this roster. Finally during FA, I express my interest in Fournier through his agent and get him to opt out. I also get THJ to opt out to sign a new deal. After Fournier opts out I sign him to something around 15 mil/season for 4 years. I then sign THJ using his bird right to go over the cap to sign the same contract as Fournier. Fournier now becomes a little more defensive with less shooting Curry. Again either of these players can packaged in a Giannis trade. I also bring in Burke for the vet Minimum as a mentor to Lewis. So for next season. Luka/Burke/Lewis Fournier/THJ/ DFS/Green/Smith Gordon/Powell/WCS KP/Maxi/Boban This team offers a lot of versatility while surrounding Luka with shooters. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - Kammrath - 09-04-2020 Just wanted to throw my two cents in: Otto Porter Jr should be HIGH, HIGH on the list. Checks all the boxes. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - DirkFan9 - 09-04-2020 If drummond opts in before draft night, maybe cavs agree with drummond for powell/wright/jackson + 18th or 31st? We can try if drummond can help us inside. He is also expiring on 2021. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - omahen - 09-04-2020 (09-04-2020, 08:32 PM)Playmaker Wrote: So anyone saying that won't be a contender regardless of what they do in offseason is short sighted.I love the approach and non plan powder concept, but you have just so many mistakes. (09-04-2020, 08:32 PM)Playmaker Wrote: First, I trade for Aaron Gordon without giving up a draft pick. Well, Magic might have something to say about that. They are not just giving Gordon away and Curry/Brunson is not really a great prize. Wright is neutral value at best, although I think Orlando would be better and cheaper off by resigning either Augustine or MCW (or draft a PG). #31 doesn't move the needle. (09-04-2020, 08:32 PM)Playmaker Wrote: Also when or if the Bucks are ready trade Giannis, Gordon will be a 16 mil expiring contract. Nope, not expiring, he will have another year on his contract. And if Bucks decide to trade Giannis (which I don't see happening), Mavs certainly don't have the ammo to trade for him. Gordon doesn't change that at all. Giannis trade would require several very high ceiling youngsters and a lot of picks. The only chance is free agency. (09-04-2020, 08:32 PM)Playmaker Wrote: Then I trade Jackson to Philly for Mike Smith and maybe a second rounder. I guess you mean Scott and I don't see Philly incentive for this trade. They don't save any money and they get a player who might be out of the NBA after the season. If they are attaching picks, they don't want salary back or they want an actually useful player. (09-04-2020, 08:32 PM)Playmaker Wrote: trade up for Josh Green from #31 Using what asset? Josh Green is middle of first round in most mocks. Far from #31. And I think you spent your #31 for Gordon anyway (09-04-2020, 08:32 PM)Playmaker Wrote: After Fournier opts out I sign him to something around 15 mil/season for 4 years. Where will you get cap space for that? (09-04-2020, 08:32 PM)Playmaker Wrote: I then sign THJ using his bird right to go over the cap to sign the same contract as Fournier. The only way to sign Fournier would be to renounce THJ and lose his bird rights. You can't have both. (09-04-2020, 08:32 PM)Playmaker Wrote: I also bring in Burke for the vet Minimum He might have something to say about that (09-04-2020, 09:10 PM)DirkFan9 Wrote: If drummond opts in before draft night, maybe cavs agree with drummond for powell/wright/jackson + 18th or 31st? I wouldn't use all our assets to drop contracts unless we sign very valuable pieces like FVV/Grant or trade for much better fitting players. We didn't have so much problems inside, our perimeter and PnR defense was bad. I would consider this combination for OPJ though. It would really nicely clear our cap space for 2021 and a good fitting player. We would still have max space in 2021 if we get Porter to resign at some 15 per. Or we can choose between him or THJ, depending who would have a better season. Or we can resign both and add another 15 - 20 per player. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - Playmaker - 09-04-2020 (09-04-2020, 10:01 PM)omahen Wrote:First, Orlando is not going to get anything significant for Gordon. Gordon will be a FA in a couple of seasons and could easily tell them them he won't be signing again with them. The time to get any value for him is now.(09-04-2020, 08:32 PM)Playmaker Wrote: So anyone saying that won't be a contender regardless of what they do in offseason is short sighted.I love the approach and non plan powder concept, but you have just so many mistakes. My trade for Giannis using Gordon would be a sign and trade in the 2021 off season, similar to what Miami did with Butler. I don't see the Bucks trading Giannis in the off season even if they're wept. They will let him walk as a FA and that point it would probably make better sense getting something (i.e Gordon, two young players/rookies, and maybe more) of value instead of nothing. Moreover even if the Mavs end up attaching 18 to a Gordon trade that is fine. Cuban can still buy into round to make my roster work though you would need some luck. Next, Mock drafts have Green going from 20-30 in the round, not middle of first round. I would consider using other second round picks to move up a few spots if for instance he gets to 28 or 29. If not I may even consider the 2025 first rounder for something higher. Also, correct me if Iam wrong. I don't think the Mavs lose THJ's bird rights if he opt out. Isn't this the same scenario that people were hoping Barnes would do to sign players when he was with the Mavs (opt out, sign player(s), resign for less)? Because in my mind the Mavs have 108 mill under the books before THJ opts out, his opting out creates 18.9 million in cap space which then can be used on other players (Fournier) and then him signed later to go over the cap. Also I don't see Burke getting above the Minimum. He has really only looked like an NBA player under Carlisle. He's not going to get the Green light like he has at the Mavs. He plays a glorified SG for the Mavs other teams will actually want him to run a team. If gets more money elsewhere and wants to leave, I wish him the best and give him a ride to the airport. Yes Mike Scott would be acquired for a future second rounder from the Mavs. Or if thats not enough value this trade can be removed and Jackson contract used for a future trade. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - KillerLeft - 09-05-2020 (09-04-2020, 08:20 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I am loving this conversation between Killer and Omahen. It basically breaks down to the difference between Plan Powder and Plan Go for It Now. There were several other points made that I found interesting: Quoting this without comment in an effort to encourage people to read it again. School. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - Scott41theMavs - 09-05-2020 (09-04-2020, 11:11 PM)Playmaker Wrote: Also, correct me if Iam wrong. I don't think the Mavs lose THJ's bird rights if he opt out. Isn't this the same scenario that people were hoping Barnes would do to sign players when he was with the Mavs (opt out, sign player(s), resign for less)? To retain the Bird rights of an expiring player, there's something called a cap hold, which remains part of your cap calculations going into the offseason. In the case of THJ, his cap hold would be larger than what the Mavs would want to sign him for if they have any sanity whatsoever. In other words, your $18.9 mil in cap space is completely non-existent if you want to re-sign THJ using Bird rights. I suppose you could sign him with the cap room you created, but I don't think that has anything to do with what you were getting at... RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - ItsGoTime - 09-05-2020 (09-04-2020, 05:08 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: BBall Index shows players by percentile rank league-wide in 11 different categories. The profiles are really similar. They suck at the same stuff...exactly. They are both Elite Roll Men. As you might expect, Harrell is better bullying his way to the hole either by posting up or driving. That meets the eye test. Powell isn't a dog at these things. Just not at Harrell's level. Powell is the better perimeter defender by a pretty healthy margin. That also meets the eye test. You can't be a net positive by a substantial margin three years in a row and be the one trick pony people make Powell out to be.I knew someone would come out with the stats if I pushed hard enough on Powell. I don't ever mean to disrespect Powell the player, I think he is in over his head as a starter but absolutely love the combo of Maxi and him off the bench and think he can still be that guy post-injury (the $10M is also too tough a pill to swallow for the role he plays IMO, and is why I would trade him to get a better paid/fitting player, then find someone who can do a decent enough job at what Powell does and start coaching him up. Also, thank you, I don't have BBIndex on my saved sites and will now. Haven't gotten deep into stats for a while and since I did there have been a ton of developments on that front (as ever-changing as they are). Side note: would love to read an offseason thread from some of you guys that have stayed into stats so much about what sites you guys go to and the stats you think are the best to extract the information needed. Not an ultra "fun" read for the lay men, but a super great crash course on stats for those who have been away too long like me, or want to get a better understanding. I remember this used to be a pretty regular theme throughout our years with Fish with Kamm being a big contributor. On to the Harrell vs. Powell thing. I can see where the stats would put them roughly in the same place. So, as far as fit, Powell being a better perimeter defender by far while Harrell is the better bully around the basket is what is talked about as being needed on this team. LaC doesn't need better perimeter defense, they have a group of some of the best perimeter defenders in the world. That's why Harrell thrives in their system. While yes, Powell's better perimeter defense is needed on this team, that is only true cause we don't have enough guys to do that in the positions that skill is needed most. To me, Powell's positional need on this team is someone who can bully their way around in the middle, to match (at least enough to not let a Zubac type guy go off on us game after game) the other team's bully/big, which most all teams have, esp at the top. Side note: Miami is full of those bully types, that to me is why they pretty much dominated us and are doing so well in the playoffs. That is also due to the fact that we have a C in KP who cannot do it (at least yet, maybe he gets to the point in the future where he has the bulk and instincts to counter his high center of gravity). So in terms of fit on this team, that is why I believe there is so much vitriol sent Powell's way on this board. (09-04-2020, 05:08 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote:Thank you! OPJ to me is just as needed as RoCo is. My ultimate starting lineup without regard to how gettable the players are is Luka/Smart/OPJ/RoCo/KP. I think OPJ can be more the 3rd scorer (putting up as much as THJ did this season on average) while providing great-to-elite defense. His injury was a left foot bruise which required him to sit for a long period of time so he couldn't practice or anything during recovery. That will make anyone very rusty and is why I think he comes back healthy and rearing to go next season (whenever that is).Quote:SBJI really feel bad for Porter. He went from the John Wall induced cesspool in DC to an awful situation in Chicago last year. He just turned 27. I don't have any insight into his injuries, but up until 18/19, he was very healthy and exactly what this team needs. Elite from the corner and Elite perimeter D. If that guy still exists (and if you can get Wright's money out of here), sign me up. I of course would do the SBJ deal. I think Chi might want to extract a bit more, but I don't know with the reports out of there being low on OPJ this season. They only sent Parker, Portis and a protected 2023 second to acquire him, which isn't too much. I think THJ, Wright and #31 is at the very least on par with what they sent to get him, if not much more, as Parker and Porter have so far turned out to be and the #31 isn't protected and is right now. They come out ahead, we come out ahead with the best player in the deal. I've been putting multiple players into my Chi deals cause they have so many players that should be better than they are showing there. Would love to add in Young to the trade but don't know what to add from our side unless it's Powell. OPJ/Young for THJ/Wright/Powell/#31 (or a later second that is purchased or traded for) Luka/Brunson/Burke or vet min or rookie MLE or trade/Curry/vet min OPJ/DFS/MKG or vet min or trade Young/Kleber/vet min KP/WCS (opts in after seeing Powell go)/Boban Depending on the two-wayness of that 2 spot, that team is ready to make lots of noise! (09-04-2020, 08:42 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Just wanted to throw my two cents in:Your 2 cents is worth $28M! (09-04-2020, 10:01 PM)omahen Wrote: I wouldn't use all our assets to drop contracts unless we sign very valuable pieces like FVV/Grant or trade for much better fitting players. We didn't have so much problems inside, our perimeter and PnR defense was bad. I would consider this combination for OPJ though. It would really nicely clear our cap space for 2021 and a good fitting player. We would still have max space in 2021 if we get Porter to resign at some 15 per. Or we can choose between him or THJ, depending who would have a better season. Or we can resign both and add another 15 - 20 per player.Man, this is so much cake and eating it too. I think THJ's perimeter defense is way too bad (when paired with Luka, stats guys are gonna come in here and show me how I'm wrong on this...I know) to want him back on the team as a starter, but this does also give the FO what I think they want in keeping THJ with the group as a core piece. We can add another good two way starter with that $15-20M extra and we are for sure contenders IMO. (09-04-2020, 05:45 PM)Tyler Wrote: Lee would be a S&T for as much as it takes to balance the salaries but with only 1 year guaranteedThis would have to be done after the moratorium is lifted, which makes it tricky when the draft is already over and Chi hasn't picked the guy they want with the pick we're giving them. If it's accepted before the draft, but can't be executed til the moratorium is lifted, that's some time for Ballmer to lock Reinsdorf in his house house and feed him Raising Cane's chicken until he changes his mind! RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - chaparral - 09-05-2020 (09-05-2020, 10:08 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote:(09-04-2020, 05:08 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: BBall Index shows players by percentile rank league-wide in 11 different categories. The profiles are really similar. They suck at the same stuff...exactly. They are both Elite Roll Men. As you might expect, Harrell is better bullying his way to the hole either by posting up or driving. That meets the eye test. Powell isn't a dog at these things. Just not at Harrell's level. Powell is the better perimeter defender by a pretty healthy margin. That also meets the eye test. You can't be a net positive by a substantial margin three years in a row and be the one trick pony people make Powell out to be.I knew someone would come out with the stats if I pushed hard enough on Powell. I don't ever mean to disrespect Powell the player, I think he is in over his head as a starter but absolutely love the combo of Maxi and him off the bench and think he can still be that guy post-injury (the $10M is also too tough a pill to swallow for the role he plays IMO, and is why I would trade him to get a better paid/fitting player, then find someone who can do a decent enough job at what Powell does and start coaching him up. I like this post It'sGoTime. It's similar to what I posted as well. Prozingis / Powell / Marjanovic (take out Powell per your post and insert WCS) Young / Kleber / Hernangomez (Hernangomez is your VM here) Porter / FinneySmith / # 31 or Roberson (Take out pick 31 and Roberson and insert MKG) Bradley / Curry / # 31 or Roberson (Bradley is your MLE and Roberson is your VM here) Doncic / Brunson / Burke RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - ItsGoTime - 09-05-2020 (09-05-2020, 10:50 AM)chaparral Wrote: Prozingis / WCS / MarjanovicI honestly believe this team is competing for the #1 seed next year. That bench looks beautiful and the starters look ready to battle with anyone! Even if we lose some offense in the starting unit (I honestly don't think we do) we make up for it with the amazing bench that will steam roll almost every other team's out there. The 3rd string has some really good options injury insurance as well that can leap-frog the second unit so they can keep those guys rolling! We also know we can just plug DFS in to start for injuries and not miss a beat there! RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - dirkfansince1998 - 09-05-2020 Really like the recently mentioned defensive wings. MKG or Roberson are the kind of low risk high reward minimum signings I want to see this offseason. It makes a lot of sense to fill out the roster with wing defenders. In a worst case scenario they are of use in a low minute role. Like MKG in the bubble. But if only one of them can improve his shot he is a legit starter. Obviusly not a likely scenario but looking at the recent success the Mavs coaching staff had with DFS and Maxi there is a chance. RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - Kammrath - 09-05-2020 Just a little list of those I am interested in.... Free Agent Targets:
Trade Targets:
https://twitter.com/dallasmavs/status/1302342373813485569 RE: OFFSEASON: Mavs Trade & Free Agency (Oct 18?) + Salary Chart - dirkfansince1998 - 09-05-2020 (09-05-2020, 03:13 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Just a little list of those I am interested in.... I would add Free agents: Jae Crowder Paul Millsap Jeff Green Marvin Williams Pat Connaughton Derrick Favors Maurice Harkless Dario Saric (restricted) Serge Ibaka Emanuel Mudiay Trade targets: Lonzo Ball / Jrue Holiday Combined both lists have most of the names that we discussed in the last few weeks. Maybe add Aaron Gordon but I am not as high on him. It seems like most of us recognize the lack of wing defenders. Lack of bigman depth with Powell and KP injured. Lack of a secondary playmaker. |