ROSTER TALK: Mavs favs for Vogel if no HC job exists. Kyrie handshake deal?

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Not that it's possible, of course, but if it could be just Bertans-Powell, I'd be tempted. But I still might say no on RW.

I really think Bertans will offer better contributions this season, because you have a specific role to use Big Man Shooting 3s. Whereas, I'm not sure how you use RW and get something helpful. And I think when you're elite, you fill out your roster to maximize your chances this season, save a really good young addition that you know just needs some time. There aren't a lot of minutes to waste when prepping to play for higher stakes.

No idea what you could get out of Westbrook next to Luka.  That's not a good pairing at all from two guys that need the ball in their hands (one that should have it and one that probably shouldn't).  He's also terrible on defense which is crazy to me since he is (was?) such an apex athlete.  Better rebounding?  Needed but not worth it.  

I think it all comes down to asset management.  If you could turn Bertans bad contract + Powell's expiring  + THJ (again, Lakers keep sniffing around Buddy who is a very similar player/contract) into a future first, is that worth it?  That's a maybe from me and leaning towards no.  I don't think the Lakers or Mavs do the deal anyway so it's all theory crafting.  

For what it's worth, I liked what I saw from Bertans in the playoffs.  He's a bad defender and rebounder, but I do like his confidence, assertiveness and even his frustrated attempts when the offense refused to run plays for him.  The coaching staff needs to do a much better job of running sets for him to get him looks when he's on the floor, otherwise he's a complete waster in those minutes.