2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

[Reunion Mav Old]

I want to declare myself as a proponent, in general, of the simmering stew theory. My wife constantly expresses her keep the team together theories, pointing often to the Spurs and to how well keeping Marion, Jet and Kidd worked.

I think KP will continue to grow as the beta, sometimes Alpha on this team. How soon....well I hope right out of the gate against Houston. If he doesn't, I will profess myself not worried. One outcome is that the playoffs give these guys a hard lesson in where they still need to get to. 

KP does benefit from playing with THJ as does Luka. KP did have some chemistry with THJ in New York. Though I love Seth and his high percentage, I think THJ has been the most consistent shooter and scorer for Luka and KP to pass to since he joined the starting group. THJ, having been already humbled in his career, has done a great job of playing the #3 role, without complaint. Others we might bring in most likely either wouldn't measure up in the Carlisle offense or would desperately want more than the #3....as THJ messed up in New York. Part of chemistry is guys thriving happily in there roles and therefore, not resorting to hero ball when the going gets tough.

I say all of this to emphasize different aspects of THJ's value. I don't know if they will extend him or if Hardaway will accept. Having been in a bad place in the NBA does seem to make it more likely that THJ would jump at the chance to "extend" that. 

Finally, if we fail to avoid the Clippers, THJ will have a huge opportunity. Given the match ups he will probably defend, he will have the opportunity to show he can defend fairly well against a star or two and still stay effectively within the offense in a tough playoff. Many feel his inability to defend Leonard or George will get us beat. If he proves that wrong...THJ significantly improves his financial negotiating power. We would want him to be part of this team even more in that case.