So obviously Mavs need to improve their rebounding and especially their defense. They need some big defenders. But what happens if there are more attractive options that may not be immediate wins but long term wins? Are you prioritizing defense and rebounds and not considering other routes?
For instance, let’s say Dallas keeps 10th. Even if they draft a good defensive prospect, that player is going to need time before he is considered a core player. Then let’s say your highest rated player for the MLE is Naz Reid. Really nice young player, but not a defender. He does play hard though and makes things happen. Still in his young 20’s too. Let’s also say we can’t find a win win trade with our 27 first this summer either. So maybe we are left finding a hidden asset who can be a bench piece.
Is that enough for you this off-season? Not a contender and defense is still a concern, But you are hopeful to have found 2 long term young pieces (maybe you get lucky with a guy who falls through the cracks as well—-let’s say Chuma Okeeke for example). You also keep your 27 first and either Hardaway or Bertans become more attractive the longer they are here. So maybe a trade materializes at the trade deadline or next off-season.
Or are you not interested in any move unless they target plus defenders and rebounders who are ready to play now?
Also let’s say we keep our 10th pick and draft a wing, any ideas for some Bullock trades? I guess it depends on if the player picked at 10 is a wing or power forward type too.
For instance, let’s say Dallas keeps 10th. Even if they draft a good defensive prospect, that player is going to need time before he is considered a core player. Then let’s say your highest rated player for the MLE is Naz Reid. Really nice young player, but not a defender. He does play hard though and makes things happen. Still in his young 20’s too. Let’s also say we can’t find a win win trade with our 27 first this summer either. So maybe we are left finding a hidden asset who can be a bench piece.
Is that enough for you this off-season? Not a contender and defense is still a concern, But you are hopeful to have found 2 long term young pieces (maybe you get lucky with a guy who falls through the cracks as well—-let’s say Chuma Okeeke for example). You also keep your 27 first and either Hardaway or Bertans become more attractive the longer they are here. So maybe a trade materializes at the trade deadline or next off-season.
Or are you not interested in any move unless they target plus defenders and rebounders who are ready to play now?
Also let’s say we keep our 10th pick and draft a wing, any ideas for some Bullock trades? I guess it depends on if the player picked at 10 is a wing or power forward type too.