02-11-2023, 03:38 PM
Lots of good thoughts, Dan.
It makes a lot of sense to avoid the S&T if possible. My concern would be that the asking price for an impact player under contract may still be sky high. Teams were apparently offering 3 1sts for OG and 4 1sts for Bridges at the deadline and that wasn't enough to close the deal. Dallas can't match an offer like that unless they put Green on the table.
With a S&T you at least have some leverage in that the player could walk, even if it's only to some 3rd team. The 2 1sts Dallas can offer go from a subpar offer to pretty enticing when you think your guy is a goner. If the Mavs are able to pull off the right deal it may make filling out the roster more difficult, but I would prioritize locking in that true 2-way wing and worry about the rest later. Even if that requires one more offseason to truly assemble Voltron. As a last resort the Bertans S/W idea could at least allow you to fill out the bench.
The Kyrie discount idea is interesting but a little scary. Unless they are 100% sure he's on board, I wouldn't do anything that makes him feel my commitment is wavering. After all, they've got a title to win before the implosion can happen.
It makes a lot of sense to avoid the S&T if possible. My concern would be that the asking price for an impact player under contract may still be sky high. Teams were apparently offering 3 1sts for OG and 4 1sts for Bridges at the deadline and that wasn't enough to close the deal. Dallas can't match an offer like that unless they put Green on the table.
With a S&T you at least have some leverage in that the player could walk, even if it's only to some 3rd team. The 2 1sts Dallas can offer go from a subpar offer to pretty enticing when you think your guy is a goner. If the Mavs are able to pull off the right deal it may make filling out the roster more difficult, but I would prioritize locking in that true 2-way wing and worry about the rest later. Even if that requires one more offseason to truly assemble Voltron. As a last resort the Bertans S/W idea could at least allow you to fill out the bench.
The Kyrie discount idea is interesting but a little scary. Unless they are 100% sure he's on board, I wouldn't do anything that makes him feel my commitment is wavering. After all, they've got a title to win before the implosion can happen.