12-01-2021, 08:22 AM
(11-30-2021, 05:55 PM)mavsluvr Wrote: POSSIBLE NEW PLAYERS
Center. Can they fortify the big man rotation to get a guy who plays “bigger” in the paint? Maxi plays more like a PF. Could they maybe get a McGee type guy to play next to KP? It's a little puzzling that they didn’t sign a guy like that in the summer if they knew they were going to play this style.
Dragic. We still expect that Dragic will eventually be here to stabilize the playmaking. Goran has likely played his last game as a Raptor. The Raps will probably wait until the TDL, and then work a buyout if they can’t make a deal. Nothing appears to be imminent.
This is my mantra for short term improvement. Is it a long term move? No. Will it make us a serious contender? No, but it may give us a punchers chance if things break exactly right.
I want to find a center who we don't nee to give up a good asset for....so I am not picky. Just find someone who can be solid for 20 minutes. Ideally it would be for the TPE plus a second round pick, but maybe I am dreaming and that may not be realistic. I don't think this is the time to go all in. Nor do I think we could have the best offer in a league where a lot of teams think they still have a chance. So, look for a short term, low cost move.
My fear about Dragic is three fold. 1) Is he still close to the same player he was last year and can still be a plus at 20-25 minutes a night? Did Toronto just decide not to play him because they knew he was only there for a short period? 2) Is he dealing with something really bad in his personal life? 3) The more the Mavs stay close to .500 the more appealing another situation may be who is in a win now mode.
Lastly, I find it interesting that Moses could be the one cut if they pick up a guy like Dragic as a buyout. I had always thought it would be Burke. Burke has been pretty solid, but wouldn't appear to be needed if Dragic was brought in.