04-13-2024, 04:30 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-13-2024, 04:40 PM by youzigizag.)
(04-13-2024, 03:38 PM)fifteenth Wrote: This is why GMs make the big bucks.
I want to keep Gaf, DLive, Maxi, PJW, DJJ, Exum and add a shooter (if Timmy gets traded). Y'all (trade thread peeps) know better than me, but I'm thinking that getting that third star means losing some of the folks I just listed, which I think most likely hurts us more than it helps us. Can we get a third start that improves on Exum but doesn't cost us Gaf, DLive, Maxi, PJW or DJJ?
My guess is that letting the growth of PJW/Exum might be the best bet at a "3rd star" by committee for next season.
I think my preference would be to roll another year with six I mentioned, but this management team seems to be much more bold than I am (see DFS trade).
Depth is nice if you dont have a Generational Talent like Luka that can will his team into post season. Im not saying Luka can do it all himself...but...I think he can get a sub-satisfactory team into playoffs.
That being said...most playoff rotations are tight. And...injuries arent that common. What I am getting at is...in the NBA...do you really need a bunch depth since its mainly 7 or 8 guys getting playing time.
1) Luka
2) Kyrie
3) 3rd Star
4) Lively/Gaff
5) PJW
Even if you flip 2 of PJW/Lively/Gaf for a 3rd star...that star should be a really good player. So now you have:
1) Luka
2) Kyrie
3) 3rd Star
4) Lively or Gaff
You still have Exum, Green, OMax, Hardy, DJJ, THJ, Maxi to fill holes.
I dont think Mavs want to trade PJW, but I assume PJW, Green and one of Lively/Gaff will be required in trades for a true needle mover. You still have pieces to fill playoff minutes.
Maybe my thinking is wrong on this. I like this squad...but would love to get Bridges if it was possible. I just dont know how much depth would be pilfered for him though.
There are a few configurations to get a 3rd star here I would be ok with. Id be reluctant to break up Lively/Gaff duo. Lively gonna be good and is young.