Trade & FA 2023-24: Lavine Market Barely There| NOP Want Trae or Murray

[Luka77]

I'm actually pretty confused where this love for Anfernee Simons has come from. He's a small guard at 6'3. Defensively has always been one of the worst guards in the league. As the main guy on Portland this year he was one of the most inefficient volume scorers in the league.

I also severely doubt he'd be happy to come to Dallas to resume a 6th man role when he had to deal with that the first 4 years of his career behind McCollum and Lillard.

We also wouldn't really be able to play Simons next to Luka and Kyrie at the same time, mostly due to defensive issues. And that's before even bringing up his contract. Simons as an idea is DOA.

The only guard I'm interested on Portland is Thybulle. He fits the idea of THJ for "someone making 9-10mil"  so we can offer DJJ any competitive contract this summer. He's also one of the best defensive guards in the league that won't cost an arm and a leg.

I like the Isaiah Joe idea, but I really doubt the Thunder are going to let him go for peanuts. Especially when he's uber cheap next year.

I don't blame Simons for being a bit inefficient in a losing situation much like I don't blame PJW of playing little to no defense in CHO.  Someone on that team had to take shots. I mean I think it's telling that Ayton of all people became a primary option on that offense.

Also, The Mavs often play stretches of basketball with only Luka or Kyrie on the court.  Having Simons on the court assures you have at least two scores on the court at all times.  I think that's valuable esp. during playoff basketball.

Simons would essentially take over Harways role and minutes.  Think about it like Mavs with Jason Terry.  Sure he may have to talked into that role but I don't see him being opposed to it bc he already has a nice contract.

Moreover if the Mavs can play Brunson, Luka, and Dinwiddie on the floor at the same time and reach a WCF, Iam pretty sure they can play Kyrie, Simons and Luka on the floor for stretches when behind in a game and offense is needed.

Thybulle and Josh are redundant and play the same role. I doubt the Mavs need both on this team