For years, the Mavericks have prioritized older players with a lot of experience. Presumably, this is because they always felt we were just a couple of veterans away from contending. I think our current team is nowhere near contention and should just focus on adding young talent. We have plenty of 30-something year old veterans at the moment. Adding Seth Curry last night fits into their historical strategy of bringing in high-character, high-IQ veteran players on the decline.
I hope they will emphasize youth and potential (as well as defense) on their further moves.
Players who I think would make sense here and are still obtainable in free agency include the following:
Paul Reed (restricted free agent) who would fit perfectly. Unfortunately, the Sixers would likely match the MLE.
Grant Williams- not a good defender but is a good shooter, decent rebounder and is still young.
Matisse Thybulle- would be my preference for full-MLE and might be obtainable if Portland chooses to rebuild with the Dame news. Elite defender who would just have to make some open 3s here.
Jock Landale- good platoon center here.
Derrick Jones Jr- good athlete and defender and still young.
I think Bamba would be a great reclamation project here. I'm troubled to learn that the Mavs think Holmes and McGee might be rotation players here and thus, they don't need another center. Holmes and Mcgee will only have utility here as contracts to include in trades. They might be useful next summer.
Jalen Mcdaniels- Pretty good defensively and good size. Below-average offense. Still young with potential to improve.
My hope is we obtain one or two of the above with our MLE.
Unfortunately, I anticipate we will split in between Torrey Craig and Blake Griffin.
I hope they will emphasize youth and potential (as well as defense) on their further moves.
Players who I think would make sense here and are still obtainable in free agency include the following:
Paul Reed (restricted free agent) who would fit perfectly. Unfortunately, the Sixers would likely match the MLE.
Grant Williams- not a good defender but is a good shooter, decent rebounder and is still young.
Matisse Thybulle- would be my preference for full-MLE and might be obtainable if Portland chooses to rebuild with the Dame news. Elite defender who would just have to make some open 3s here.
Jock Landale- good platoon center here.
Derrick Jones Jr- good athlete and defender and still young.
I think Bamba would be a great reclamation project here. I'm troubled to learn that the Mavs think Holmes and McGee might be rotation players here and thus, they don't need another center. Holmes and Mcgee will only have utility here as contracts to include in trades. They might be useful next summer.
Jalen Mcdaniels- Pretty good defensively and good size. Below-average offense. Still young with potential to improve.
My hope is we obtain one or two of the above with our MLE.
Unfortunately, I anticipate we will split in between Torrey Craig and Blake Griffin.