05-17-2024, 12:09 AM
(05-16-2024, 11:32 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: Trading for Caruso would be awesome in itself... but to cover all in-game scenarios, I think your 10-deep squad needs a good catch-and-shoot guard who also has good off-ball movement (like Isaiah Joe), to change things up at times. This seems more important than Exum in your list, since you already have DJJ, Caruso, Green... and Exum is like a timid-Caruso-lite.
If you are wanting to make this about Exum vs Joe, Exum is a PG. None of the others are, nor is Joe. But just as relevant to the question about Exum and Joe, both are already under contract (at a very low price) for another season with their teams. Team options, technically, but neither will be declined. Joe isn't going anywhere.
As for whether the Mavs need a designated shooter, so to speak, I think it's already taken care of in the scenario you've created. Caruso would fill that role, of a backup who is a very efficient shooter, and he's also not going to be a drop-off in defense. Otherwise I also don't have any hesitation to see those shots going to players like PJW, DJJ, Green etc, both to keep them engaged and also to make them more of a 2-way threat.
I agree they would be wise to add a cheap guy to bring into such a role, either a PG type or a shooter type, because Hardy is not efficient enough to be the answer, and imo he's not getting better. All they will have is a minimum, assuming the MLE goes to DJJ. But just like OKC found Joe out there available, there should be someone available who is flying under the radar, if they can properly identify him.