(08-13-2023, 02:20 PM)omahen Wrote: We are basically just circling this same Capela discussion on and on, repeating same things. Great indication that nothing is going on
I agree Capela is not worth full unprotected 27, but I would pull the trigger if something else comes back. I don't see much point in saving that pick as we likely shouldn't be after players that cost 3 picks anyway, due to CBA limitations. I think Capela will not lose much value in a season and a half where Mavs could trade him if Lively is ready. Capela alone probably doesn't make us a contender, but he sure brings us closer, if other things work out. I am very affraid about this season if Mavs think Powell is the best center they have. We have tons of materials to know he is not a starting level center.
Lets not forget the "famous" Stein quote. Mavs have not done enough and they know it.
But, I think there is only one thing to "look forward to" - how will they finish the McGee story. Will they again pay assets to try to erase their mistake or will they be more patient, waiting for a trade where his contract would be useful.
Agree with most of this. I desperately hope that Holmes has enough to handle the starting role. I'm also intrigued by heavy minutes of small ball (although that will make a bad rebounding team even worse).
As for saving the pick, there is nothing that says it needs to be put in a package with the other two picks. We have years to decide what to do with that pick. We may end up wanting to use it (likely as part of a package) to replace Kyrie when the time comes.
As for McGee, I think at this point they are either going to hold onto him or if they think he is a locker room issue, waive him.