06-08-2023, 08:55 AM
(06-08-2023, 08:39 AM)omahen Wrote: Hasn't been mentioned before, but what about Lu Dort? OKC has SGA, Williams and Giddey on positions 1-3. Giddey could also be a PF, but their frontcourt would be a bit weak with Giddey and Chet. None of Dort, Williams, Giddey and SGA is a good 3pt shooter, so OKC might value some pure shooting, either in the starting unit or coming from the bench. I would imagine OKC is not interested in another 2023 pick (trade down from 10 to 12 is not much value), so 2027 could be more interesting here. However, unprotected FRP seems much for Dort, so I would want something more from OKC. Williams would be perfect, but I doubt they move him as they really like him. OKC roster is full of nothing special young shooting guards, that Mavs don't really need.
OKC: THJ, 2027 FRP
Dal: Dort, #37, Robinson-Earl
From Dallas perspective, Dort doesn't really cover greates need as big wing. He is built like a truck, but if you play him at four, rebounding would remain a problem. But he is a great defender. Robinson-Earl is a cheap young back up center who can shoot from three. Mavs can fill roster with another cheap selection at #37.
Could Mavs survive by just bringing in a good center with #10 (using Bertans contract) and playing Maxi at PF? Trade down would be ideal. Bringing another wing with MLE (either tax or non tax, depending on how they manage other moves).
Irving, Hardy
Dort, Green
Luka, Bullock
Maxi, ®MLE
trade for center, Robinson-Earl
This line-up would have a nice amount of wings and Mavs could field several different line-ups defending what the opponent has. You play Maxi when they have good big wings, you play a bit smaller with Dort-Green when Luka can guard an opposing PF.
I would be a fan of that. I liked Robinson Earl in the draft and Dort would provide some of the Grit this team needs.
On a smaller trade, I would be fine with Robinson Earl and 37 (plus 12) for 10 as well. Although I would hate allowing Presti to move up for a guy he was targeting. As mentioned before, I would find out who he was targeted and then draft that guy. Ha