(02-06-2020, 11:12 AM)fifteenth Wrote: 1) If they do the work but find no deal that they like and that fits within their plan, 2) then standing pat is the right move.1) I'm quite sure they are doing the work, can't imagine they're powering down their phones and going to bed. The question at this point is "find no deal they like and that fits their plan". We also don't know if what they like and fits in their plan will actually work in respect to winning a title, that is in question at this point. We also don't know how highly they value the guys we have (other than hearing about their loyalty and family atmosphere when here, which is why the famous phrase "We love our boys in blue" gets used so frequently in these situations) in these negotiations. Those things, over a period of time with examples leaning both ways can help form a rudimentary idea.
Seems to me, they "love our boys in blue" when it's lesser perceived upgrades. When it comes to star potential, they love your boys in whatever color they're wearing. I'm glad they will do whatever it takes to get the star potential guys/big splash guys. I think they could do better at making the smaller splash transactions so as to baby step to where they want to be.
I think the powder plan for FA has been demonstrated to be a WAAAAAYYYY outdated plan. Would be nice if they could update their thinking and overall plan to fit with the trends of what the NBA is doing. Need money for a FA? Sell off your guys for space. Need a roster spot based on the trade you negotiated? Sell off your guys for roster spots. Need capspace to avoid tax? Sell off your guys to get it.
In all those scenarios the contracts you have on the guys you have developed will determine whether you get assets back for selling them off, or need to attach assets to get rid of them. So making a deal for a player like Wiggins, is only a hindrance if we make it a hindrance in our minds. It goes back to what Omahen is talking about. Using the expiring assets we have to create more assets. Upgrading a TPE to a draft pick, ald using Lee to get an expiring for next year and a draft pick, is the baby steps I'm talking about.
We've been good the last 2 years with the big steps, would love to see the baby steps improved.
2) Maybe, maybe not, we will never know because we don't know the value they put on their own guys or the guys they're trying to trade for in these negotiations.
(02-06-2020, 11:37 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: My favorit recent idea is based on the rumors that the 76ers locker room is imploding. Seems like Embiid and Simmons cannot coexist on and off the court. Trade obviously won´t happen today but at some point they will have to make a decision. Maybe this summer.It becomes more realistic if we were able to punt Lee and the TPE for more draft picks.
If Simmons is the one that is getting traded the Mavs should be all over him with every single asset (except for KP and Luka) they have.
On draft night: Mavs 2020 1st, Mavs 2025 1st, Warriors 2nd, Curry, Wright for Simmons
Gives the 76ers future assets and two guards that are a much better fit next to Embiid. If they want an expiring the Mavs could include THJ instead of Curry.
Gives the Mavs a 3rd star that can be the glue guy on defense. Be the secondary ballhandler in a 5-out offense. Play pick and roll with Luka. No one is going to trap Luka if Simmons is getting an open lane or a 4vs3 because of it.
Not realistic but one can dream.