11-25-2023, 09:24 AM
(11-25-2023, 08:58 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I was listening to Bill Simmons podcast and they mentioned that Caruso may be worth 2 first round picks. Crazy. I guess though the thing about Caruso is his salary is low and I would guess almost every team would have an interest in him. So that probably ups the price. DeRozan and Lavine have smaller markets so they won't create a bidding war that Caruso would.
It is going to be really tough for the Mavs to outbid teams right now. There are teams that have better asset packages. So, I was wondering about some young guys who really haven't broken through. Would you have any interest in Patrick Williams (free agent this summer and was looking for big money) or DeAndre Hunter (signed a contract already). I saw the Hawks the other night and Hunter was not good. He looks the part though. big, athletic and has a nice shot (it just never goes in when I see him). I just wonder if there is a buy low opportunity with him.
Patrick Williams is a huge question mark. Chicago trading him for cheap happens only if he is bad or expects unrealistic salary (probably in summer). Or both. I would prefer to go for a more surefire option. One right move and Mavs could become serious. Meh moves, Mavs will remain a class or two below serious contenders.
I think you described DeAndre Hunter very nicely. He looks the part but doesn't really have as much of an impact as one would expect. However, Atlanta is trying to compete, so I am not sure what would convince them to sell their starter to Mavs. I think their goals are more towards bringing in a "third" star next to Trae and Murray.