01-26-2026, 12:29 PM
(01-26-2026, 11:58 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Just one quote, but if true it means Dallas can hold unless they are blown away.
From the Athletic:
While Davis’ market is tepid because of his contract status and injury history, other Mavericks players are drawing interest from rival teams. Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, in particular, is a player in demand.
“I think half the league is interested in him,” one scout with a Western Conference team said.
The Mavericks are signaling they’d like to hold onto Marshall and that it would take something extraordinary to consider moving the 28-year-old, who is in the midst of a career year.
Naji's value will never be higher. He's playing the best ball of his career. If we can start a small bidding war and get some real value for him, you trade him. Love the guy but now may be the time.
He's 28. Not a great shooter and next year is a contract year. His long term fit. Well there doesn't seem to be one.
Almost every contender can use a Naji Marshall type. He's not a superstar but his value is a 6th, 7th guy on a playoff rotation. A defensive wing who will play hard and play solid D. And surprisingly score when needed. Every championship team has a Naji type. He can have similar impact as Dort for OKC. Or Bruce Brown for the Nuggets when they won. Think DeShawn Stevenson for our 2011 championship team.
If you're a contender this year like Detroit, Boston, Houston, San Antonio. You'd want to be the team acquiring a guy like that and not by someone you'll have to play in the playoffs.