07-22-2026, 05:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-22-2026, 05:14 PM by Scott41theMavs.)
(07-22-2026, 04:52 PM)F Gump Wrote: You're right.
My list was
PG- Kyrie, DeLarrea, Sasser
SG- Max, Klay, Tarik
I had listed Tarik as a SG. I never looked it up, I just watched his videos and that's what it looked like. You are correct that the Mavs have him as a F, and BR shows him as a SF, which would create an imbalance. Point taken.
So what does that mean? I'm still not seeing Mathurin as filling a need.
In theory they can "move" someone to be the 3rd SG as needed. (But these days aren't position labels kinda arbitrary and blurry anyhow?) Accepting they need players who can fill the needs, I'd rather Naji or Tarik or Risacher or Flagg play minutes at "SG" than find minutes to add Mathurin to the mix. Oh, and Poulakidas will also be available.
I don't think that leaves them badly needing Mathurin. It may mean they play some lineups that aren't standard, but then again, every team does that a lot these days.
Re the question of "what if Kyrie gets injured," I guess we will find out if having 3 PGs is enough to fill their needs. Important point re Mathurin is his presence would not help that, if they need even more. They could have found another PG to add in a 3-way slot, but didn't, and they also gave up Nemby (for yet another SF, which they have tons of) -- so by their actions it sure feels like they feel they are fully stocked at PG, doncha think?
I would also think they see both Naji and Flagg as usable options for stints at PG as well as SG, certainly in an emergency but perhaps beyond.
I'm starting to get comfortable with the idea of the Mavs trading Klay into air or buying him out, and Seva replacing Poulakidas in the two-ways, and rolling. If they don't want Scoot (PJ for Scoot is right there; folks from Portland are even assuming that draft capital would probably have to be added from their end - from their end!), then I would imagine that that's what they'll do. I know you're a Seva doubter (yes, I believe his BBIQ, court vision, and defensive instincts make him ready to contribute in the 10-15 level of the roster right away, and probably as a point guard), but I think he's more skilled than Poulakidas.
Edit: the weirdest part of rolling with the current roster (aside from not enough creation) is the presence of Gafford. If they start the year with him, I believe they'll trade him when they believe Morez is ready to take over as the starter at center - or if Lively looks long-term healthy at a point in the mid-season. Taking that approach is probably best in terms of win-loss early in the season, if that is important to them (and I believe it probably will be).
Man, I still see the Kyrie IR guard corps of Sergio, Sasser, Max, and Seva as pretty thin.