08-13-2023, 03:08 PM
(08-13-2023, 02:54 PM)mvossman Wrote: 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.
Totally agree on McGee. I doubt they will be paying someone to take his contract. After that, it is what you said.
As for 2027, circling all the teams, I just can't find anything that seems realistic for me. Other than Capela, really. I would love it if we could get AJ Griffin or Johnson back for the pick. But I am affraid Atlanta is more interested in young guys than picks. I would rather give up 2027 than Green in a deal, since trading Green just opens new hole.
Would OKC consider trading Dort (I would still want a bit back, I don't think he is worth full 2027)? It wouldn't solve our center situation, but it never hurts to have good wings. Although, this brought me to an idea:
OKC: THJ, 2027 pick (could use some more shooting in their line-up)
Atl: Green, Holmes (young player and back-up center - I think Holmes makes more sense than McGee because of contract), asset from OKC
Dal: Dort, Capela
Neither Dort nor Capela are perfect, but they are better than what Mavs have at the moment. I am not really sure Green has it in him to become full time credible starter. Would love to, but it has been three years and still huge question marks. Dort is a better defender and not affraid to shoot it or drive to the basket. Could his efficiency improve in Dallas?