05-27-2023, 02:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-27-2023, 02:32 PM by Jakeospikez.)
My preference is definitely to draft Wallace with #10 if Kyrie doesn't want to re-sign here. It's legal to add players to a S&T right? I think I'd prefer just taking Rui and be hardcapped in that case along with Vand, maybe Bamba as well just for expiring depth pieces that you can take a flyer on and see if they work out. Would need to know the 3rd team involved for the best pieces to move though. Giving up Kyrie just for 2029 and Vand is a very light return. Kyrie for #17 + 2029 + Vand?
If choosing between #17 and 2029 I'd want #17 from LA still instead of the 2029 if that pick ended up being Leonard Miller. Get started on the development of the young players asap. The other option is package the LA 2029 with THJ's expiring + filler this coming TDL or next offseason for a quality player (please don't go plan powder star hunting again) which would be ok as long as they had some realistic targets in mind. I still prefer just taking the player at #17 right now if it's a guy they love. Wallace & Miller both look to have high floors and should be quality bench players immediately imo with a good chance to eventually become starters. Another option with #17 is drafting a wing to replace Green, say Hawkins cause it's already reported that the Mavs brought him in for a workout, and use Green in a trade for a 4/5 if they prefer to not give Green a big payday coming up.
Idk why people are so picky about Turner. If he's available in any deal the Mavs would be lucky to have him. Just would still like to have a drafted player or 2 and not just only trade #10 for a big and nothing else. He's easily a quality piece on a contending roster. The missed games, imo some of it was due to the Pacers tanking (esp 2 seasons ago) and telling him to sit out the rest of the season because he'd help them win games, which would've been really bad. Just have some depth pieces behind him like a draft pick or MLE player. Preferably players with upside that could use the extra playtime. May still have Maxi to fill in for starts if he's injured as well. Not gonna start diving into random stats about why he's good or not good. Just watch him play. Long arms, still mobile enough. Blocks a ton of shots, protects the rim, stretches the floor. Not overly concerned with rebounding. Can be covered by a solid rebounding 4 + Luka. Better at being the roll man since Sabonis left and he's played with Haliburton. I'm fine with him or Allen but I would take Turner because floor spacing is just too important these days and rim protecting stretch 5s are very hard to find. Main issue still is I don't see a path for the Mavs to trade for Turner unless there's some young player the Pacers are interested in that fits their timeline better for a 3 team swap. Allen looks more gettable.
If choosing between #17 and 2029 I'd want #17 from LA still instead of the 2029 if that pick ended up being Leonard Miller. Get started on the development of the young players asap. The other option is package the LA 2029 with THJ's expiring + filler this coming TDL or next offseason for a quality player (please don't go plan powder star hunting again) which would be ok as long as they had some realistic targets in mind. I still prefer just taking the player at #17 right now if it's a guy they love. Wallace & Miller both look to have high floors and should be quality bench players immediately imo with a good chance to eventually become starters. Another option with #17 is drafting a wing to replace Green, say Hawkins cause it's already reported that the Mavs brought him in for a workout, and use Green in a trade for a 4/5 if they prefer to not give Green a big payday coming up.
Idk why people are so picky about Turner. If he's available in any deal the Mavs would be lucky to have him. Just would still like to have a drafted player or 2 and not just only trade #10 for a big and nothing else. He's easily a quality piece on a contending roster. The missed games, imo some of it was due to the Pacers tanking (esp 2 seasons ago) and telling him to sit out the rest of the season because he'd help them win games, which would've been really bad. Just have some depth pieces behind him like a draft pick or MLE player. Preferably players with upside that could use the extra playtime. May still have Maxi to fill in for starts if he's injured as well. Not gonna start diving into random stats about why he's good or not good. Just watch him play. Long arms, still mobile enough. Blocks a ton of shots, protects the rim, stretches the floor. Not overly concerned with rebounding. Can be covered by a solid rebounding 4 + Luka. Better at being the roll man since Sabonis left and he's played with Haliburton. I'm fine with him or Allen but I would take Turner because floor spacing is just too important these days and rim protecting stretch 5s are very hard to find. Main issue still is I don't see a path for the Mavs to trade for Turner unless there's some young player the Pacers are interested in that fits their timeline better for a 3 team swap. Allen looks more gettable.