12-27-2023, 08:12 AM
I don't understand Olynik and Drummond ideas. Both are bad defenders and Mavs don't need a back-up center for offense. They need someone to be able to play defense. And in any case, I just don't believe Olynik, Drummond or any other back-up center makes us a contender.
I am not a fan of spending assets to dump salary and getting a back-up center. Especially not while Mavs have three back-up centers on multi-year deals and we haven't seen one of them play much. There will be time and perhaps better opportunities to lower salary (if needed) in the summer, no need to hurry.
DJJ has been great and his good play is necessary for this season result. But, is he really indispensable long term or just a stop gap solution in the starting unit until Mavs finally find that right player? If his role in the future is (up to) 20 mpg bench player, is he still so necessary to resign that we would be paying assets to give him full MLE? I would hate to lose him, but I am not sure I would move the mountains to keep him.
Perhaps lets look another way. Curry is not guaranteed for next season and might be a luxury we don't really need, especially if THJ stays on the team. In this light he is basically expiring salary and could also be used by any contender in need of bench shooting. Is there a team that could trade their back-up center for Curry? Bamba, Goga are players that could be considered. Another option would be Maxi. He played like trash but perhaps has more value as a stretch big than Holmes. Third option could be Green
I think number one task for Mavs is to set themselves for a trade for that missing 3-D wing, third best player on a team. Unlikely to happen at TDL, but should be number one goal for the summer. This means most of the thoughts should go towards Mavs positioning themselves to get that player in the summer. Assets and expiring contracts are crucial and Holmes will be expiring. Him and THJ along with young players and picks are likely necessary for that deal to happen. We worry about DJJ afterwards, imho.
I am not a fan of spending assets to dump salary and getting a back-up center. Especially not while Mavs have three back-up centers on multi-year deals and we haven't seen one of them play much. There will be time and perhaps better opportunities to lower salary (if needed) in the summer, no need to hurry.
DJJ has been great and his good play is necessary for this season result. But, is he really indispensable long term or just a stop gap solution in the starting unit until Mavs finally find that right player? If his role in the future is (up to) 20 mpg bench player, is he still so necessary to resign that we would be paying assets to give him full MLE? I would hate to lose him, but I am not sure I would move the mountains to keep him.
Perhaps lets look another way. Curry is not guaranteed for next season and might be a luxury we don't really need, especially if THJ stays on the team. In this light he is basically expiring salary and could also be used by any contender in need of bench shooting. Is there a team that could trade their back-up center for Curry? Bamba, Goga are players that could be considered. Another option would be Maxi. He played like trash but perhaps has more value as a stretch big than Holmes. Third option could be Green
I think number one task for Mavs is to set themselves for a trade for that missing 3-D wing, third best player on a team. Unlikely to happen at TDL, but should be number one goal for the summer. This means most of the thoughts should go towards Mavs positioning themselves to get that player in the summer. Assets and expiring contracts are crucial and Holmes will be expiring. Him and THJ along with young players and picks are likely necessary for that deal to happen. We worry about DJJ afterwards, imho.
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