(05-17-2024, 12:57 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: PG/SG-Anthony Simons. I like it, but what about defense? That's why I went with either Caruso or D.Daniels, to balance out Luka/Kyrie on defense.
SF/PF-I really wonder Eason's value right now. He's buried on the roster and barely played this year. I would MUCH rather spend the assets here. Also, GG Jackson is going to be a problem.
PF/C-I'm good with Jalen Smith, but can he play the 5?
Everyone on the floor doesn't have to be a defender to be valuable to the Mavs. These playoffs have shown that the Mavs lack scoring off the bench. Even though PJW has shown some signs in this series, he is still very inconsistent, the Mavs still need points from someone other than Luka, and Kyrie (esp. If one of them is struggling). Think about Simon's replacing THJ or Hardys future role not the defenders the Mavs already have.
Moreover, with Green, DJJ (with a resign), PJW, Maxi, Omax, the Mavs have enough defense. This would be the line ups with a trade for Simons.
Luka/Simons
Kyrie/Green
DJJ/Omax
PJW/Maxi/Omax or Maxi replacement
Lively/Gafford
If Houston would take a first for Eason I would highly consider it but from everything I have read Houston values him too much and he still has two years on his rookie deal after this one. The earliest Houston would consider trading him is when he's would be extension eligible which is after next season.
iDK if Smith could play the five for long stretches but he is still young and can add some strength to his frame. Another player I would consider a Maxi replacement is Jonthan Isaac.