Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

[mvossman]

The Mavs have brought in 4 different centers in the last 2 years.  Stein says as recently as 2 days ago THEY HAVE TO upgrade the center position.

https://twitter.com/mavsfilmroom/status/...21857?s=46&t=vJVRjsNMIspCGYJu_TpvwA

people:  Oh yeah Dwight Powell is definitely the starter.  So psyched.  It's too late to make trades.  Only 3.5 months left until opening day.

I'm usually in lock step with @killerleft but this particular issue is seriously blowing my mind.  The only way they dont upgrade center is if they dont want to include Hardy, Green, or the 27 1st and it's impossible to make a move without those assets.

Is there a vet legit starting center that would be available without spending one of those assets?  I'm not aware of one.  

If they don't make another move, I anticipate Holmes starting.  If he is anything like he was before the Sacto shit show, then between Holmes, Maxi and Lively developmental minutes there won't anything left for Powell.  Its possible he is our 4th center.

I also feel like Powell has been the fall guy for the massive lack of depth this team has had in the front court since the KP trade, which has never been addressed until this offseason.  We have added Lively, Holmes, Williams and Omax.  We have more options there than we have had in a long time.