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

[ItsGoTime]

Well it appears if a move is made for the last roster spot it it will be minimal move.   So I guess my grade will be official for this offseason as a D.   As a reminder, my offseason grade last year was low as well.  I still think they focused on the edges rather than taking a bigger swing.   But by the end of the year, the play of Bullock made me eat my words a little bit.   He is a real nice fit.   In fact so nice of a fit, I think we may overrate him in our conversations with the roster now.  

So this offseason:
Losing Brunson-  Ouch.  Maybe two years down the road, the Mavs will be proven right.  I just have trouble losing a guy I view as a championship level contributor.   Championship rosters typically have guys who know how to play off each other.    It is difficult to build that level of trust quickly.   

Jaden Hardy draft- I liked this move.  We will see if he turns into the player.  I think he is going to need to be coached hard.  Pretty much broken down and built back up.   It will take a full commitment from Jaden and our developmental staff.    I think you are looking out at least a year from now until you see if he was a good gamble.  

Javele McGee-  I like the salary as I think this is more in line.  But it just feels like a move with little creativity.    Could you find the next Javele who is available close to the minimum?  It feels like if he plays to his level of last year he is worth the contract, but you will not get someone who severely outperforms his contract.   I think I am fine with the player and contract, but just wonder if a more creative option would look better a year from now.

Dorsey- Strong summer for Greece.  I don't have much to add here.  He was a good college player and been pretty good overseas.  At 26, it is probably now or never for him to get another shot in the NBA.  Lets see how he looks.

Two way candidates-  Pretty  lukewarm with their lack of priority in two way guys or camp invites to win the spot.  mcKinley Wright is interesting but will need to get a closer look at him.   

A positive I will give them is they have not made a panic move for short term improvement that limits their future by including their assets.    It is something you always have to worry about Cuban.

You left out the Wood trade.