11-01-2025, 06:49 AM
(10-31-2025, 08:29 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: #3 would be worst case for me. Sure, I understand of the dreams of getting a top 5 pick, but there is a ton of risk there. Yes, you could get a high pick but man does it really complicates things.
I am taking wait and see on this season and will not get too frustrated..outside of injury. I want to take a 20 game portrait and then will probably do it again at game 50. Right now with the toughness of west and the awkwardness of the early Mavs, I think #2 is most likely. So that probably gets you a top 15 pick anyway. You can find a good player there. OKC found J. Williams in that range. I think it would also make it really hard to bring back Nico.
I am rooting for #1. I can't see myself rooting for a tank outside of the last month. Unless a big injury run hits. On the same side, I will not be despondent if they don't win games.
We are just 6-7 (
) into the season but another reason I think #2 is the most likely ending is watching teams like Memphis and Portland. Neither are contenders, but they will battle and get some wins. 40-45 wins maybe. I am not sure the Mavs are better than either. I think they have the higher ceiling, but so far you can't be very impressed by the Mavs start. I think only Kings, Pelicans (who have some of the similar issues as the Mavs) and Suns are the clear floor of the west. I am not sure I can confidently put the Mavs over anyone else in the west in the early season.Also, what is with the lack of info on injuries? I get it, they don't like giving info out. I just feel like after last year, the Mavs should really try to be as transparent as possible. Although, I guess they are busy in a lawsuit with the Stars
