07-23-2023, 08:08 PM
I really like the Lively pick. I already stated that I would rather wait on trading assets to see what we have in Lively this season. The disappointment is in not having a backup plan if Portland matched Thybulle. The Mavericks position that there was no one else available in free agency post-Thybulle was and is foolish.
Paul Reed would have fit in very well with what we needed. I think Derrick Jones Jr. would be a good rotation player for us as well. What will not help us win games this season is money under the luxury tax and an empty roster spot.
Paul Reed was matched, so he was likely never an option. I like Derrick Jones too, and I think he is still an option. They could probably sign him and stay under the tax, so that is not the holdup. I think they are still trying to figure out a Timmy trade and want to see how that plays out before pulling the trigger on anyone else.
Paul Reed would have fit in very well with what we needed. I think Derrick Jones Jr. would be a good rotation player for us as well. What will not help us win games this season is money under the luxury tax and an empty roster spot.
Paul Reed was matched, so he was likely never an option. I like Derrick Jones too, and I think he is still an option. They could probably sign him and stay under the tax, so that is not the holdup. I think they are still trying to figure out a Timmy trade and want to see how that plays out before pulling the trigger on anyone else.