05-16-2026, 01:52 PM
(05-16-2026, 01:25 PM)mvossman Wrote: Based on Masi's comments (free agency is kind of dead), I'm not sure Mavs are going to go down the plan powder route. I'm also not positive there is a need to trade PJ, especially if they draft a guard at 9. I have concerns with his fit with Flagg, but I think we need to see that on a functional roster, and I have some interest seeing him at the 5 with Flagg at the 4 for stretches. It would also hurt to trade PJ for a total douche.
Kind of dead is kind of alive. With no good draft picks the Mavs aren't going to have many avenues to improve after this offseason. I don't think they should rule out a potential avenue just because it hasn't been used a lot recently. That could change, especially with some teams beginning to feel the impact of the luxury tax and 2nd apron. We may see some movement this offseason with RFA's like Watson and Eason. Those could end up being SnT's, but that would be made possible by cap space.
The potential downside of the wait and see approach with PJ is that there's no guarantee he plays significantly better. He'll be in his 30's by the time this team is ready to contend. If he has a poor year again the Mavs will be stuck with a boat anchor contract. If he has a good year they're still not getting anything near a lottery pick in return.