(06-18-2023, 08:40 AM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: It would be nice to get a younger center than Capela but trading from 10 to 15 and getting rid of Bertans is pretty cheap for a starting center.  He's signed for 2 more years and still in his 20s so you're not getting a completely washed DAJ and committed for 4 years.

Do you roll the dice on getting Naz Reid or Paul Reed for the taxpayer MLE and then giving them a starting role?  I doubt it.

(06-18-2023, 12:16 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: DAJ was one year older than current Capela when the Mavs signed him. Counting stats and +/- are also comparable. Most noticable a big time decline when it comes key rim defense stats like DFGA, DFG% and blocks. Going along with career worst +/- numbers.

(06-18-2023, 12:54 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: DAJ also heavily relied on athleticism to produce much more than Capela ever has in their respective careers

Not saying Capela is unathletic, but his footwork and positioning have always been the foundation to his success vs. using above the rim tactics to exert his will on the game.

One playstyle ages much better than the other. Not to say Capela won't regress, I just don't think it'd happen as soon and abruptly as DAJ.

(06-18-2023, 01:35 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Maybe it won´t be a steep decline but if Capela is the target we should prepare ourselves for all out switch hunting. It´s already happening. Opposing teams play him off the floor. Just like in the playoffs this year. Capela barely played in the 4th quarter. Collins and/or Okongwu closed most games.
Would be hilarious to see the reactions on this board when the celebrated trade target of the summer ends up on the bench in the clutch and Kleber/Powell close games.

(06-18-2023, 01:20 PM)Okstate819 Wrote: If ATL is moving up for Lively than the target should be Okongwu. The closest thing to Bam as a defensive 5 as their is in the league. Perfect fit.

Okongwu
Collins
#46

for

Bertans
Mcgee
Bullock
#10

(06-18-2023, 03:35 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: Jarrett Allen is the same price

(06-18-2023, 03:35 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: Jarrett Allen is the same price, 4 years younger, is at the beginning of his prime, and a much better switching defender.  Capela can and is often schemed off the court.  Why on Earth pursue Capella over Allen?  Hopefully it's a smoke screen.

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They're shopping Capella because Okongwu is their future.  They're not trading him unless it's a high price.

(06-18-2023, 12:16 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: DAJ was one year older than current Capela when the Mavs signed him. Counting stats and +/- are also comparable. Most noticable a big time decline when it comes key rim defense stats like DFGA, DFG% and blocks. Going along with career worst +/- numbers.

(06-18-2023, 03:22 PM)F Gump Wrote: FREE AGENCY TARGET?

I don't know if he's gettable for the full MLE, but he might, so I've decided my #1 target in free agency would be Bruce Brown. Denver can only pay him $8.1M (their max is 4 years/$35.1M), whereas a full MLE offer would be 4 years/52.5M. He has been a glue guy wherever he has played, and is still only 26. Raises his game in the playoffs. A slightly smaller DFS in my opinion.

(06-18-2023, 11:33 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Brown said during the parade that "money isn't everything" and that he is almost certainly going to run it back. Malone made similar comments.

As much as I'd love Brown for a full MLE offer, I don't seriously think he's going to leave the Nuggets.

(06-19-2023, 10:21 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: edit...old link