08-24-2020, 10:57 AM
(08-24-2020, 09:53 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: I think we can attract a bigger name than Gordon but then you have to wait until 2021 for that chance. There aren't really any big FAs this summer and Mavs won't have a max slot until 2021. I would be trying to get a Jrue Holiday or Victor Oladipo type star this year rather than waiting in 2021. Giannis is the only clear superstar available and it seems goofy to me to try for Giannis. You would have to compete with the Bucks, Heat and probably many other teams.
I like Gordon's fit on this team. Holiday and Oladipo are great but I wonder if they would have enough of an impact over THJ (who would need to be outgoing if you traded for one of those guys). Gordon's defense and athleticism would fit great on this team. I don't know if Mavs have what Orlando wants but if we could figure something out I'd be interested.
Otherwise I am not even sure there is a star or pseudo star out there that we need. It might just be a situation where the Mavs need to load up on talent, particularly 2 way wings and call it a day.
(08-23-2020, 11:29 PM)embellisher Wrote: I want to keep him. Unloading Wright on somebody would make MLE more palatable. Burke + Wright + healthy Brunson = too many small backup PGs.
I am 95% sure Wright is going to get unloaded. He just makes no sense on this team and Mavs have multiple ways of dumping his deal this summer that they won't have next summer (ie trading for someone on a 1 yr deal and/or attaching a pick if needed).
Giannis would be available this coming offseason? Well looking from it from the prospective point, Its hard for me to think any better situation to get multiple rings than Dallas. Dallas beats probably every other team. You get a team with Luka, KP and Giannis and its game over for everyone else. I do not think it is improbable that Giannis would want to be here. But is it possible from contract stand point this offseason? This is an area I have no insight in.