Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

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From Fischer:

“While Dallas is indeed looking for forward help, the Mavericks have not shown interest in (Miles) Bridges or Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith in recent conversations, sources said.”

“PJ Washington is another Hornets forward who’s commanding inquiries from rival teams, with Dallas among the interested suitors, sources said.”

I believe in the Luka-effect...very much so...

I just have a hard time believing Luka can get it done with Bargain Isle players.

Kyrie is not Bargain Isle...but we acquired him based on value of trade, I assume?

What I am getting at is...I dont know if Dallas is going to ascend constantly acquiring value or Bargain Isle players.   At some point you have to put talent on the floor.   

Dallas' past has suggested that they prefer to use draft assets on acquiring vets.   Maybe things are changing.  But...that approach leaves you having to be frugal(generally speaking) and only being able to acquire Bargain Isle players(generally speaking).

Luka has done wonders with many flawed players.  We are 5 or 6 years into Luka.   At what point do you start shifting from Bargain Isle to Premier Players?  

PJ is the cheaper 4 with decent skills...better than our 4's have skill wise.   But again...we are relying on Luka to produce Magic if PJ come here and is a average.   By all accounts...the guy doesnt jump off the screen at anyone.   I do understand that System and fit in a System are a thing.   PJ seems to be an upgrade...but how much pressure is he putting on the needle?  

Plan Powder and kicking the can down the road will lead to Luka seeking refuge.   Seems like MAYBE this summer we finally have assets to acquire someone...but there will be competition for available players.

Im rambling.   Mavs need to acquire some confident players with decent skills.  I dont like the word Alpha...but maybe it is fitting here.   Stop spending assets looking for value on the Bargain Bin and go get solid NBA players.   Mark, Nico, Adelson's...go get us a SOLID front court player with skills even if his percentages arent Luka-Perfect.