(02-05-2024, 06:30 PM)omahen Wrote: Thinking more about Portis. He is more of a C than a PF. I could see him work well in small ball line-ups or playing next to Maxi. I don't think he will look particularly good next to Lively. Milwaukee needs a guard defender, as Lillard/Beasley at guard spots can't bring any kind of decent defense. GWill would be a back-up for Giannis and Middleton. Milwaukee would be left with the other Lopez as the only back-up center, unless their alternative is small ball with Giannis at center.
So, unless there are many more moving parts with other teams involved, I don't see how GWill for Portis makes much sense for any team involved.
Yes, this swap might not help EITHER the Mavs or MIL. Maybe it's just an imaginary "alternate trade partner" for both teams, being "leaked" to be a negotiating ploy on other fronts..
Personally I think Portis could be helpful for DAL. He has size, he can rebound, he can hit 3's. And MIL is apparently very willing to move Portis. That's not in dispute.
Portis is a backup, so it's not likely he can net them a starter. GWill may not be the profile of player they are seeking, however. Green has been suggested as one who could, and I would suggest that either DJJ or Exum could also fill the bill. Would GWill be included too, if he's not the guy, or would the Mavs angle for a different salary filler (like Holmes)?
GW is the much-younger player vs Portis That may be a consideration too.
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