2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

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Looking at advanced stats our top lineups in minutes played all have good offensive ratings but the bigger lineups clearly have better defensive ratings. I am not saying we go two bigs again bc KP looks so much more comfortable as the center. My theory is if you get a very good 2 way wing in place of 6 ft Curry you might get close to your too offensive rating ceiling (120ish) while still having low 90s in defensive rating. I don't think this team can go where it wants to go with an all offense starting 5.

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For now Curry is fine although we thought Wright would be the guy. Wright gives you an upgrade defensively but overall he just isn't a fit  he is a fine player and flashes every fourth game or so but Mavs need a real wing. Curry scored 37 points but we still lost. You saw how much DJJ bothered Luka. I can see why Mavs wanted him last summer. Mavs need another 2 way wing. I like DFS but we need another one.

Thing is that Wright isn´t a lockdown defender either. Just not worth it to give up the offensive advantages Curry provides for a marginal improvement on defense.
That´s why I agree with your assesment. The Mavs need a really good perimeter and/or help defender. DFS is doing his best but he is the best perimeter defender by default because he is the only one with enough size and athleticism to guard bigger wings or quick guards.

Ya I think Wright has to go. I will say he is a guy though that could improve over time. If Mavs didn't already have so many guards I would be fine with him. The biggest issue for me is that he takes minutes from Brunson who I feel like is the better long term for. My hope is that Mavs flip him for a wing. Even a guy like Crowder who isn't a lock down guy would be a better fit imo.