Quote: I personally hope the Mavs will use the next two weeks to determine if the size and defense we need at the 4 is currently on the roster. I wasn't certain if Maxi would return but I'd like to see how he looks before we trade for a backup 4/5. His previous ability to play versatile defense, defend the rim and hit open 3s would provide much of what we currently need. I'd also like to see OMax get some minutes in every game until the trade deadline. I would be fine with him taking some of Grant Williams minutes as an experiment. He is probably not ready but I enjoy a surprise.
If neither of those players look ready to make positive contributions after a 2-week trial run, then I hope we'll look at a trade shortly before the deadline. All I'm saying is give MaxiOMax a chance.
While I'm here, I'd like to give Dwight Powell a little shout out. He has been playing really well lately. His advanced stats now clearly show he's one of our top-6 players. That contract looks like great value. I think we just need a bigger PF next to him in his minutes.
While I agree with that to extent, I don't think the Mavs will find either of those players reliably available for heavy minutes in the playoffs. Plus we need to get off the Holmes contract if we can. I would think the FO is really looking for just the right move to improve the roster... and will pull the trigger for a big if they can. It's possible no one will be available for the right price. THj's play doesn't make him easy to part with either.