11-22-2023, 09:06 AM
(11-22-2023, 09:01 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: I would love to have Jalen Suggs on the Mavericks. He's the best perimeter defender in the NBA not named Alex Caruso. His shooting is markedly improved and he is improving as a secondary playmaker. He's also only 22 years old.
Unfortunately, he is not available for trade. I have a moonshot bet on the Magic to win the championship so I've watched most of their games. He's not only started every game this season but has been their best overall player so far this season. He's the engine behind one of the NBA's best defenses. They see their top 3 as Banchero, Franz Wagner and Suggs.
They wouldn't trade Suggs in a THJ trade even if we were the team including the 1st round pick.
They could really use THJ as they need a better wing shooter than Joe Ingles. We could probably get some draft capital in a Gary Harris and Goga Bitadze trade for THJ. I think the Mavs might consider that deal as it would free up some minutes to develop Jaden Hardy and give us a better backup center. I'm not sure the Magic would give up a 1st though.
Very much agree. What is the status of G.Harris? Is he injured? They really liked him last season but didn't see him play this one.