05-22-2023, 09:45 AM
I agree. I hope they keep Green. I think he has more value to us than he would bring back in a trade. I really don't like using one of our younger pieces as a throw in a bigger deal.
Where I am at right now is down to three directions. I think we will get a lot of clarity on our panic level on how they handle Hardaway and Bertans. Hardaway is a solid player, but just not a great fit here. Could he fit better if we corrected the front court? No one is going to be excited picking up Bertans right now with his contract. This trade deadline or next offseason could be a different story with his 5 million guaranteed. Just speculation on my part but I think if you trade either now, Hardaway is .50 on the dollar and Bertans is .20 on the dollar. The longer you hold if you don't find a good offer now, they higher their value should get.
Option 1- Keep the pick and use MLE on someone like Naz Reid (can we get the Full MLE while keeping Bertans on the roster?)
Keep 27 first round pick, look for distressed assets for short term fit, Keep some of our contracts who are expiring in next year or two for future trade. If you miss out on Reid and the lack of FA at MLE level, this is really a long term play. This may be the best direction long term, but Mavs may be very trigger happy and may not want to wait.
Option 2- Move 10 to ATL for John Collins and 15. Use 15 for Lively or the longer developmental wings. Keep the 27 first round pick. Finding a right fit on salary will be tricky. I go back and forth, but this may be my favorite direction. Collins is a distressed asset who may need a change of scenery. Lively can develop into your defensive anchor. The issue is he may not be ready to start next year. How can this team bring back Powell starting again?
Option 3- The Ayton Trade. This one is really hard for me. Ayton is soon to be 25 and has averaged 18 and 10 for several years. He should be a good rim runner who can also pick and pop. While he is not a good shot blocker, he should be above average on defense as well. Just watching him in the last two playoffs have been rough. Does he need a change of scenery. In theory, playing with Paul, Booker and KD should have worked like a glove for him. Would THJ, Maxi and 10 interest PHX? Does it interest Dallas cutting down our depth even move and adding a third 30 million plus salary? I don't know how I feel yet on this one.
Where I am at right now is down to three directions. I think we will get a lot of clarity on our panic level on how they handle Hardaway and Bertans. Hardaway is a solid player, but just not a great fit here. Could he fit better if we corrected the front court? No one is going to be excited picking up Bertans right now with his contract. This trade deadline or next offseason could be a different story with his 5 million guaranteed. Just speculation on my part but I think if you trade either now, Hardaway is .50 on the dollar and Bertans is .20 on the dollar. The longer you hold if you don't find a good offer now, they higher their value should get.
Option 1- Keep the pick and use MLE on someone like Naz Reid (can we get the Full MLE while keeping Bertans on the roster?)
Keep 27 first round pick, look for distressed assets for short term fit, Keep some of our contracts who are expiring in next year or two for future trade. If you miss out on Reid and the lack of FA at MLE level, this is really a long term play. This may be the best direction long term, but Mavs may be very trigger happy and may not want to wait.
Option 2- Move 10 to ATL for John Collins and 15. Use 15 for Lively or the longer developmental wings. Keep the 27 first round pick. Finding a right fit on salary will be tricky. I go back and forth, but this may be my favorite direction. Collins is a distressed asset who may need a change of scenery. Lively can develop into your defensive anchor. The issue is he may not be ready to start next year. How can this team bring back Powell starting again?
Option 3- The Ayton Trade. This one is really hard for me. Ayton is soon to be 25 and has averaged 18 and 10 for several years. He should be a good rim runner who can also pick and pop. While he is not a good shot blocker, he should be above average on defense as well. Just watching him in the last two playoffs have been rough. Does he need a change of scenery. In theory, playing with Paul, Booker and KD should have worked like a glove for him. Would THJ, Maxi and 10 interest PHX? Does it interest Dallas cutting down our depth even move and adding a third 30 million plus salary? I don't know how I feel yet on this one.