11-25-2022, 10:25 PM
(11-25-2022, 10:45 AM)mvossman Wrote: I have a hard time seeing us land Hayward/PJ/Rozier for Timmy/Powell/Bullock. They may save some money, but those are better players than what we have. I realize the idea is that they are shaving long term cost, but I am guessing they can get better offers than that.
Yeah, this is the classic salary dump to tank. They are off to a horrendous start and their best player is dealing with legal issues this year. They are not going to contend and I absolutely see them clearing the deck to tank for the #1 pick as a team that isn't going anywhere fast as constructed. Those guys just happen to fit in really well with what we have going, with THJ/Bullock slotting in well once Melo/Bridges are back up and running. Add Wembanyama to that mix and that is an instant rebuild with room to add a big contract. It has some merit - but only if they want to salary dump and if Cuban would take on the salary commitment. Let's be real, that is more in doubt than CHA dumping players. Ultimately, the Mavs are never going to be true contenders under financial restraint. Luka is amazing, but without him, we just lost to freaking Houston. So...