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

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So, if the right deal comes along and we can turn Reggie and someone into a couple of useful guys that fit the level of Vandy/Conley, I give up a pick and give Luka a fighting chance…especially if at least one of those guys is younger.

This is where I'm still out on this.  I'm all for finding more playable guys on the wings but if we are giving up a pick then it limits are ability to trade multiple picks to bring in someone who can help on BOTH sides of the court.  It's simply the market rate now and we're right on the cusp of being able to put together a very competitive package so I just don't want to ruin that ability.

I agree that we're going to have to rethink the roster a little bit to build a strong defense with Wood as a low man (though I don't think I feel as strongly as you do about this, especially with DFS and Maxi already on this roster to pair him with) but the main focus should always be getting Luka in a place where he doesn't have to do EVERYTHING.  Adding a defensive specialist would not change anything around Luka's current usage and that's what I feel should be top priority.  I do feel that if you wait until this offseason that you will be able to find someone who can address that AND be someone who helps round out our wing/frontcourt defense around Wood.

We have plenty of time still to sort out the roster around Luka, I would be pretty devastated if we move a pick or Green or Hardy this deadline in a half measure sort of trade to try to make something out of this season.