(10-03-2023, 10:20 AM)mvossman Wrote: The Mavs? Is Norman Powell really an upgrade over Timmy? They are roughly the same animal. He also has a longer worse contract.
Not the same... Powell is a better, more tenacious defender and is a better play-maker. He also has a better 3PT%, despite THJ having more of a reputation as a 3PT shooter. THJ is of course slightly taller. There are teams who might believe THJ better fits what they need at SG.
I think it would be silly to keep THJ if there's a chance to trade him for Powell, simply because Powell's contract is 1-year longer. I think the Mavs are in win-now or win-next-year mode, or else Luka is out of here.