05-10-2023, 07:37 PM
If the Cavs are looking to get away from that double big man lineup Jarrett Allen could be a great target if they were interested in a deal based around the 10th pick. Also had interest in THJ so.. ? THJ recovered some value after his injury so that's good at least.
Mavs do probably need to take some risks on distressed assets that they think they can recover. Ayton might be too risky though. I can see the idea that he is not trying at all because he hates the franchise and won't put forth any effort until he's moved, but still that contract makes it tough to get good value. At least this regime has shown they can rebuild assets like they did with Dinwiddie even though that KP deal sucked.
Mavs road to recovery really comes down to lottery balls. If they can get a top 4 pick they should have lots of options and could probably easily fill out the roster. 10th can be worked with. Drop to 11th+ and they're pretty screwed. Mavs have never moved up in the lottery, now would be a great time for that to change.
Mavs do probably need to take some risks on distressed assets that they think they can recover. Ayton might be too risky though. I can see the idea that he is not trying at all because he hates the franchise and won't put forth any effort until he's moved, but still that contract makes it tough to get good value. At least this regime has shown they can rebuild assets like they did with Dinwiddie even though that KP deal sucked.
Mavs road to recovery really comes down to lottery balls. If they can get a top 4 pick they should have lots of options and could probably easily fill out the roster. 10th can be worked with. Drop to 11th+ and they're pretty screwed. Mavs have never moved up in the lottery, now would be a great time for that to change.