01-07-2024, 05:02 PM
(01-07-2024, 04:56 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Just cannot imagine that the Mavs are willing to move on from Kyrie. Maybe if he asks out (without publically ruining his value). Probably a pipe dream but like the Murray idea because it creates more flexibility on top of the obvious age/timeline advantage.
When we discussed forwards in the other thread one of the most common takes was that it has to be a plus defender. With someone like Murray instead of Kyrie I wouldn't feel as bad about some of the mentioned names with questionable defense (T.Harris, Bogdanovic, Markkanen).
Looking at the suggested Hawks trades I don't really understand why the Mavs would target Capela over someone like Hunter or Bey. Investing big money/assets in a backup big (would hate nothing more than benching Lively) instead of going after a potential starting SF/PF?
I understand that starting four is a greater need than backup five, but Dan (one of the smartest of us, tbh) has done well in outlining that his thought process is that the Mavs are 48-minutes-of-center-per-game-instead-of-24-minutes-of-center-per-game away from contention. I think they're still a step or two away from that, myself, but I understand the thought process. I also believe that we're far more likely to be able to trade for a starter next year, with two drafts picks instead of one, and with expiring contracts instead of contract deadweight, whereas what we can offer this year is more likely to be enough for a backup center.