Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Scott41theMavs]

Whatever we think about Mathurin, he is an on-ball, creator type of player. So in a very real way, he brings a lot of what those of us wanting to address "PG" this summer think is missing here. In fact, the downside to adding him is that he kind of needs the ball in his hands to make an impact(similar to other guys we don't love around here, like Kuminga). And, Mathurin is pretty squarely in that 2 slot, positionally, whether you want to call him a "big guard" or a "wing."

Now, we can debate for hours whether what he's shown to this point leads us to believe he's going to improve in the right circumstances...whether he makes the team better or worse...whatever. But, he IS a fit for what the Mavs need, positionally, at least in theory. A good fit, actually. He can play next to Kyrie, Sasser, Nembhard and De Larrea. Probably not next to Christie much, but maybe a little bit in weird situations. 

And he's still 24, with a load of confidence and a load of talent. It certainly wouldn't be the outcome I hoped for in my wildest dreams before the summer, but I do think he's kind of a PJ Washington, Naji Marshal, Daniel Gafford - level player at ball-handling guard position, meaning he could look a lot better if he lands in the right situation with the right teammates and the right role, just like those guys.

Excellent food for thought as always! Makes me more sanguine about such an add.