(05-20-2023, 11:12 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: The expectation in rival front offices, when it comes to the Mavericks' selection, nonetheless continues to be that they will try to package No. 10 with, say, Tim Hardaway Jr. and/or Dāvis Bertāns and/or JaVale McGee in a trade to be consummated after Dallas makes the pick.

(05-23-2023, 10:12 PM)F Gump Wrote: To me the ideal trade for what the Mavs need to get back on the right track is with BKN.

Package 10 with THJ (or Bertans) + McGee

Get back 21 with Claxton + DFS

(Can be agreed to on draft day, but has to wait until July to be able to include DFS)

(05-23-2023, 10:12 PM)F Gump Wrote: To me the ideal trade for what the Mavs need to get back on the right track is with BKN.

Package 10 with THJ (or Bertans) + McGee

Get back 21 with Claxton + DFS

(Can be agreed to on draft day, but has to wait until July to be able to include DFS)

(05-23-2023, 11:30 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: I love this for the Mavs, but I don't understand why BKN would entertain it. Is the #10 pick this valuable or maybe I'm missing something. Claxton is a young athletic big with potential already putting up solid numbers and DFS is a really good role player, 5th starter. I'm definitely all for it if this is on the table.

(05-23-2023, 10:12 PM)F Gump Wrote: To me the ideal trade for what the Mavs need to get back on the right track is with BKN.

Package 10 with THJ (or Bertans) + McGee

Get back 21 with Claxton + DFS

(Can be agreed to on draft day, but has to wait until July to be able to include DFS)

(05-23-2023, 10:12 PM)F Gump Wrote: To me the ideal trade for what the Mavs need to get back on the right track is with BKN.

Package 10 with THJ (or Bertans) + McGee

Get back 21 with Claxton + DFS

(Can be agreed to on draft day, but has to wait until July to be able to include DFS)

(05-24-2023, 06:17 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: We've come full circle.  When I proposed something less aggressive a few weeks back, you asked me why Brooklyn would do that.  Obviously, I love this.  I'm not sure THJ/10 gets all three of Claxton, DFS and 21.  Maybe you get two of the three elements from Brooklyn.  The pick value chart says 10 = the combo of 21 and 22.  So, you are getting Claxton and DFS for THJ and 22 if you keep 21.  Seems a tad strong on the Dallas side of this.  Remove 21 and it is Claxton/DFS for THJ/10.  Seems more fair to Brooklyn.

Since they already have Joe Harris, I wonder if they'd prioritize someone other than THJ.  Maybe Reggie/McGee for Claxton/ONeal and the pick swap.  The main thing obviously is moving off of the risk of Claxton walking and getting a shot at someone who can grow into something better than will be available at 21 or 22.  The rest is just deck chairs.

(05-24-2023, 01:10 AM)F Gump Wrote: I think (or hope) the perceptions in BKN might be very different than here.
1 For them, DFS wasn't that valuable at all. He shot 35% overall, and 30% on 3s. That's the guy you want -- one the other team doesn't value highly, but that you have reason to see as potentially a better player here who fits in how he fills a need.
2 Claxton does have value to them, but he's about to want to get paid (summer 2024 free agent who is not extension eligible and will be UFA), and is a danger to walk. Since they aren't on the cusp of being a big winner any time soon, maybe they would opt for a younger cheaper talent with cost control (pick 10) to play for a leap in the standings further down the line.
3 The Nets don't have their star player to carry them very far in the playoffs (they were swept 0-4 in the first round), but 10 certainly gives them a way better lottery ticket than 21 does.

(05-24-2023, 08:49 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I haven't thought much about Brooklyn.   I agree all three for 10 is too much.   I don't know if DFS and O'neal is enough value for #10.    Don't think Claxton would interest Brooklyn switching one of those out, but I am just guessing.

I think the player I would have interest most though is Cam Johnson.   He is a restricted FA and he may garner some big offers.    Could do a sign and trade with him for #10 while also taking back #22?    Not sure how it would work and is probably not likely, but he would be the guy who would interest me.

(06-01-2023, 10:42 PM)The Jom Wrote: Have we not shamed Darrel Armstrong long enough with this thread title? This is a basketball joint, no? Seems kinda tabloidish.

(06-05-2023, 08:24 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: You say you don't like JVG as an announcer.  What if.....


From Stein:

The Mavericks remain interested in former Suns and Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek to potentially join Kidd's staff, league sources say, as I reported here on April 30.

Yet I'm also told that they plan to gauge Jeff Van Gundy’s interest in a potential return to the bench as an aide to Kidd after 15-plus years in broadcasting. The ESPN analyst is, of course, in the midst of working the NBA Finals.

 

Van Gundy hasn't coached in the NBA since the 2006-07 season with Houston. But the former Knicks and Rockets coach did serve as head coach of USA Basketball's 2017 FIBA AmeriCup team and its 2019 World Cup qualifying team largely featuring players from the G League. Gregg Popovich then made Van Gundy an assistant coach on the team of NBA stars that won the 2020 Tokyo Olympics contested in 2021.

(06-05-2023, 08:24 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: You say you don't like JVG as an announcer.  What if.....


From Stein:

The Mavericks remain interested in former Suns and Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek to potentially join Kidd's staff, league sources say, as I reported here on April 30.

Yet I'm also told that they plan to gauge Jeff Van Gundy’s interest in a potential return to the bench as an aide to Kidd after 15-plus years in broadcasting. The ESPN analyst is, of course, in the midst of working the NBA Finals.

 

Van Gundy hasn't coached in the NBA since the 2006-07 season with Houston. But the former Knicks and Rockets coach did serve as head coach of USA Basketball's 2017 FIBA AmeriCup team and its 2019 World Cup qualifying team largely featuring players from the G League. Gregg Popovich then made Van Gundy an assistant coach on the team of NBA stars that won the 2020 Tokyo Olympics contested in 2021.