2023 DRAFT: Mavs take Lively, OMP, sign Mike Miles to 2-way, sign Jordan Walker

[cow]

Draft pick from Klutch two years in a row.

Are we on a collision course for Bronny?

[SleepingHero]

So what could we trade the TPE for tonight or is it time to call it a night?

They have time to shop around.

But who knows who they can get with that TPE.

[Jason Terry]

I would love for it to be Grant Williams.  Perfect glue player with this roster.  Than Naz Reid for the filial MLE.

I just wonder how easily Boston is going to let Williams go.

Yes. There is a path to Grant Williams plus Naz Reid. That would be near perfect

[dirkfansince1998]

I mean objectively moving down from 10-->12 and getting off Bertans essentially for free was a fantastic move.

I just disagree with the player they chose.  I'm in the minority it seems.

Not the biggest fan. It´s difficult to compare or evaluate him because he is the only lottery level big in the draft (except for Wemby). Is he getting overrated because there simply isn´t another high ranked big in the class? It´s not like he had a good college season.
Also not super down (like most years). Having a young big on the roster that might be the longterm fix for a position of need isn´t something that I am going to to complain about.

[Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo]

Boston has 25 right? And the Mavs were linked with Horford.
Can you combine the TE with McGee?

Horford + Prosper (25)
Completes the center overhaul for the Mavs plus they get a high level wing defender.

[SleepingHero]

Not the biggest fan. It´s difficult to compare or evaluate him because the is the only lottery level big in the draft (except for Wemby). Is he getting overrated because there simply isn´t another high ranked big in the class? It´s not like he had a good college season.

I feel like he had a hot week in some workouts and GM's created a crazy buzz for him. I don't see lotto level talent. 

I've seen some say he's the 2nd best big in the draft, but like you said he got that title by default. If we're counting Walker, or Hendricks he's maybe 4th.

[DanSchwartzgan]

Boston has 25 right? And the Mavs were linked with Horford.
Can you combine the TE with McGee?

Horford + Prosper (25)
Completes the center overhaul for the Mavs plus they get a high level wing defender.

No…not player with TE.  But, Bertans isn’t done and deal could be Bertans to OKC and McGee to Boston to trade match Horford.  Or Reggie, or…..

[omahen]

Looks like Nets will keep both picks. Portland next. I think this one gets traded for a vet to appease Lillard

[Mavs2021]

I´d take either Clowney or Whitehead with Joe Harris for the TPE.

[speedkilz88]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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After picking Noah Clowney at No. 21 via the Kevin Durant-Suns trade, Nets are selecting Dariq Whitehead at No. 22:

[DallasMaverick]

My buddy just texted me "he trash" to our pick.  The good news is that he hated the Luka pick.  The again he loved the Bruson pick.

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once in awhile.

[Jakeospikez]

Boston has 25 right? And the Mavs were linked with Horford.
Can you combine the TE with McGee?

Horford + Prosper (25)
Completes the center overhaul for the Mavs plus they get a high level wing defender.

I'm trying to look for potential starting quality big wings that are available for the TPE and I really don't see any. Horford for a stopgap 4/5 with pick 25 may be the best play.

[cow]

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once in awhile.

He's pretty nuts.  Love North Carolina and GSW because of Harrison Barnes.

[speedkilz88]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
Sources: Portland is picking Kris Murray selecting at No. 23:

[Jason Terry]

I´d take either Clowney or Whitehead with Joe Harris for the TPE.

Yes. Harris and Clowney would have been ideal

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

He's pretty nuts.  Love North Carolina and GSW because of Harrison Barnes.

what does he think about Lukas tattoos?

[SleepingHero]

Mavs assistant GM Michael Finley on whether Dereck Lively II fills all Mavs’ holes for rebounding and defense: “Oh no, he didn’t address all our needs. Did you see us play last year?”

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Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
Sources: Portland is picking Kris Murray selecting at No. 23:

Appreciate you putting the picks in here.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Mavs assistant GM Michael Finley on whether Dereck Lively II fills all Mavs’ holes for rebounding and defense: “Oh no, he didn’t address all our needs. Did you see us play last year?”

If this is real, I like Finley now

[SleepingHero]

If this is real, I like Finley now

From Callie Caplan. Hard to link tweets right now for me.

[omahen]

Looks like Nets will keep both picks. Portland next. I think this one gets traded for a vet to appease Lillard

Or not...