10-29-2020, 08:55 AM
(10-29-2020, 08:36 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote:(10-29-2020, 07:59 AM)Kammrath Wrote: I still think this is all about Killian Hayes.
P.S. I think these guys affirm the Mavs believe they can at least get to #10...Hal making me think they can get to #6 (which is where you might need to get to land Killian).
Bill Simmons podcast with Kevin O'Connor postulated Phoenix might want to draft an older PG who could take over for Rubio when he expires but is mature enough to contribute this season. That kind of guy would be available still at 18. Maybe the way to get to 10 is Maxi/18 for Oubre/10. Fill in other things as you wish, but Maxi is cost controlled and a good fit next to Ayton. Both the player swap and the pick swap saves Phoenix money. If they decide to go into the FA market, they would have a decent amount of cash above the MLE if they move on from Baynes and Saric. Maxi helps them move on from those guys and be the best team with room in free agency.
I'm not an Oubre fan, though much like THJ I could see an uptick in performance here. But, this isn't about him. In fact, it might be about getting the guy who takes over for him (or Maxi) a year from now at #10. It also adds to flexibility to our 2021 cap as Oubre is expiring.
I'm not sure PHO are that down on Oubre. 10 for Maxi/18 seems more realistic. But it puts a lot of pressure on the rookie, since we would be trading one of the fan favorites on the team and we probably get worse on the short-term.
If the Mavs find a way to draft Hayes, I'm sorry Luka & KP, but I'll have a clear favorite guy on the roster. Not sure how he fits in the SL if he doesn't improve his off-ball impact. Vassell should be #1 on their list if they want to add a future starter that fits better with our core, but I love Hayes.