(07-05-2024, 09:34 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Maybe as a starter or even 2nd guard off the bench. But as a 3rd stringer playing once a week if needed? I think he could thrive in that role.

(07-05-2024, 10:38 PM)Smitty Wrote: @MavsFilmsRoom

“The Dallas Mavericks have considered bringing one of two former guards back to the team, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dennis Smith Jr, league sources told HoopsHype.”

Also says that if the Mavericks did not get Klay Thompson, Malik Beasley was a backup option.

https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumors-demar-derozan-brandon-ingram-buddy-hield-malik-beasley-free-agency-trades/


“The Dallas Mavericks have considered bringing one of two former guards back to the team, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dennis Smith Jr, league sources told HoopsHype.

Dinwiddie played some of the best basketball of his career for the Mavericks alongside Luka Doncic in the backcourt before he was traded as part of the package to acquire Kyrie Irving. Dinwiddie averaged 17.7 points and 5.3 rebounds with Dallas before being traded to Brooklyn in the 2022-23 season.

Smith Jr, who began his career with Dallas as the No. 9 overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, is regarded as one of the top defensive on-ball point guards and has found a niche as a solid backup point guard over the past few seasons.

Should Dinwiddie and Smith Jr. land elsewhere, Malachi Flynn is also on Dallas’ radar, HoopsHype has learned. Flynn scored a career-high 50 points last season with Detroit.”

(07-05-2024, 09:34 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Maybe as a starter or even 2nd guard off the bench. But as a 3rd stringer playing once a week if needed? I think he could thrive in that role.

(07-06-2024, 07:05 AM)Deebo Wrote: I need my man Spencer back.  Should be easy peasy

(07-06-2024, 07:21 AM)Smitty Wrote: There  are pros and cons to both. As with any veteran minimum signing.

It may not be up to the Mavs on which they prefer, rather who’s willing to accept the role and pick the Mavs.

(07-06-2024, 07:20 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Is it today trades can become official?

(07-06-2024, 08:38 AM)The Jom Wrote: Respectfully, I think this forum is too focused on roles. Best player available. If he’s dissatisfied on the bench, he can play better or shove it.

(07-06-2024, 10:20 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: You look at the rates of players like DJJ, Martin, Hield etc. go this summer,  I think we should be very comfortable to offer Hardy and Grimes 40/4 right now. They have shown enough to be at that payment level. If they ball out in their contract years, they only be much more expensive. One of them plays himself into the 80/4 FA range you got problems to retain one let alone both of them. We just got two seconds for Green. Grimes and Hardy have shown enough potential that I think we should try to extend them up to 50/4 right now. Grimes is a bit more risky, cause of the injury.

(07-06-2024, 10:20 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: You look at the rates of players like DJJ, Martin, Hield etc. go this summer,  I think we should be very comfortable to offer Hardy and Grimes 40/4 right now. They have shown enough to be at that payment level. If they ball out in their contract years, they only be much more expensive. One of them plays himself into the 80/4 FA range you got problems to retain one let alone both of them. We just got two seconds for Green. Grimes and Hardy have shown enough potential that I think we should try to extend them up to 50/4 right now. Grimes is a bit more risky, cause of the injury.

(07-06-2024, 11:23 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: It’s definitely a conversation I hope they’re having. I’m honestly not sure which path is smartest.

If either player is who we think they are AND they’d be willing to sign early (an assumption we can’t make, confidently) then this line of thinking could be wise. But, there’s also risk going full steam ahead on negotiations.