(01-19-2023, 03:30 PM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1616170505979179008

(01-19-2023, 03:35 PM)cow Wrote: How many black cats did Mark Cuban cross paths with before the season started?  Geez.

(01-19-2023, 03:35 PM)cow Wrote: How many black cats did Mark Cuban cross paths with before the season started?  Geez.

(01-19-2023, 12:31 AM)Kammrath Wrote: They need to hold him out longer than he wants. Re-injury would be devastating.

(01-20-2023, 09:55 PM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/GrantAfseth/status/1616630393285013506

(01-20-2023, 10:25 PM)DallasMaverick Wrote: So...

Dallas is 2.5 games out of 3rd place in the West.

They are also 2.5 games away from being out of the playoffs altogether.

I'm sayin that it could go either way...

(01-22-2023, 04:56 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Mavs are 2-6 since getting to 23-17....trending in the wrong direction while last year they were turning it on at this time.

(01-22-2023, 04:58 PM)MAVS-SLO Wrote: I don't know why but i've got a bad feeling for a lot of time.

last year we've been waiting for the team to start clicking, now i think we are closer to ''collapsing''.

(01-22-2023, 05:00 PM)Kammrath Wrote: I will be SHOCKED if this team turns this around. I expect them either to limp into the playoffs around 0.500 or shut Luka down and tank.

(01-22-2023, 05:14 PM)MAVS-SLO Wrote: I would be happy if we can get someone like Oubre or Kuzma (for cheap) until TDL, that can help us, but to become real contender we will need to wait until summer and big trade.

(01-23-2023, 03:49 AM)Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo Wrote: I agree on Oubre. He can help but I wouldn't be too hopeful that guy makes a whole lot of difference.

Kuzma however is a different story.

While I do see the pairing of Siakam and Luka would be really, really, really good, I don't think Luka needs a guy like Siakam to contend. I'm all for Siakam but a player a tier or two below him is enough. If the Mavs can get 2 Kuzma level players, I'm going to sleep well knowing Luka has help.

I'm hoping the trade Mav fans are all hoping for with the picks on hand lands them Siakam. But if an opportunity to get Kumza presents itself now that doesn't involve Green and Wood, I'd take it and run.

If Kuz is on the Mavs right now, he'd be the second best player (better than Wood). And if they keep Wood, IMho, all they need would be an upgrade over SD and a defensive stretch big to give Maxi some minutes of rest.

Let's name names though.
The SD upgrade could be someone like Lonzo Ball.
Maxi sub/upgrade could one of the Jaden McDaniels, Isaac, Vanderbilt.

Luka+Kuz+Wood+Green+any PG-big combo of those guys above is a top 2 seed in the West.

(01-23-2023, 04:24 AM)MAVS-SLO Wrote: Oubre can be similar story to Wood in my opinion.

(01-23-2023, 07:33 AM)omahen Wrote: I agree Oubre can put up big numbers. Similar to Wood. But can he convert that numbers towards winning? I think Mavs need to first determine that with Wood and deal with this situation before doubling down. I think it is far from clear you can build a contending team with him as a starter. Oubre would not be gettable for free (perhaps not a FRP, perhaps several seconds could do it) and needs another contract in a couple of months. I am reluctant.