(07-12-2023, 04:13 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: 2. Should have signed somebody like Bamba as cheap insurance, in case the big C trade does not materialize. It´s a minimum deal and 

(07-12-2023, 04:28 PM)F Gump Wrote: Price is not the issue. It's the fact that this approach would have them heading to having half the roster at the center position, and no depth anywhere else.

In no particular order, 1 Holmes, 2 Lively, 3 Powell, 4 Maxi, 5 McGee already, and looking for another 6 Bamba, and then another 7 Capela(?) to put on top of the list. 

At some point, multiple Cs need to be sent away before adding someone else to the bottom of the list. As well as to any other part of it, too.

(07-12-2023, 04:42 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Yeah, why not add Curry to the center list, while you are it? McGee will be gone 100%. Maxi is clearly going to getting minutes at PF. He is always a huge injury risk that will have to be nurtured. 

They have Holmes, who is a complete wildcard, a raw rookie and Dwight Powell. That´s it.

And even if you add Bamba, all four cost as much as one THJ.

(07-12-2023, 12:49 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: Are you blaming him for getting his first real NBA contract in FA?  If so, you're damning most players in the league.

(07-12-2023, 04:42 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: all four cost as much as one THJ.

(07-12-2023, 04:28 PM)F Gump Wrote: Price is not the issue. It's the fact that this approach would have them heading to having half the roster at the center position, and no depth anywhere else.

In no particular order, 1 Holmes, 2 Lively, 3 Powell, 4 Maxi, 5 McGee already, and looking for another 6 Bamba, and then another 7 Capela(?) to put on top of the list. 

At some point, multiple Cs need to be sent away before adding someone else to the bottom of the list. As well as to any other part of it, too.

(07-12-2023, 01:59 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote:
Can we document everyone's opinion on Wood and revisit the subject mid-season?

My opinion: Wood is a starting flex, stretch F-C who can reliably get you 18pts/9rbs/1.5blks in 30mins a game at 38%3pt.  He has some rim protection skills, but is a subpar defender.  Given his athletic ability, however, you can scheme him into a good team defense.  In today's market he's a $15-$18m player, but does not have that value currently given his time in DAL last year.

(07-13-2023, 12:50 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I am not expecting another move for a quality level starter.  Better to be surprised than expecting something.

If Mavs offered the 27 first, maybe there is a chance.  But I think right now most teams are satisfied or sort of satisfied with their roster.    You may have more value with the 27 first when reality hits some of these teams during the season.

I can't imagine anyone would want two more years and 12 million of Javele. 

Maybe Hardaway is moved.  But I could see that for a similar level player with a similar contract who maybe plays a position of need.  Finding this player is a little tricky though.  Especially considering how THJ could become a more positive asset this trade deadline or next.

Same for the second round picks.  We saw a lot of deals happen at the trade deadline with second round picks.  Dallas has at least a few now to include moving forward.

Finally, Dallas lacks semi or true expiring now, so this potentially makes a deal more challenging as well.

(07-13-2023, 01:36 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Never in my history of following this team have they put out there multiple times in one summer, through multiple media folks: “_____ will definitely not be on the team at summer’s end.” This is a first. I think I believe that stuff.

(07-13-2023, 01:36 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Never in my history of following this team have they put out there multiple times in one summer, through multiple media folks: “_____ will definitely not be on the team at summer’s end.” This is a first. I think I believe that stuff.

(07-13-2023, 04:59 PM)cow Wrote: I would say this is all media narrative as it would be incredibly stupid to say this about a player you are trying to dump, but then again this is the same organization that is too stupid to keep their mouth shut about tanking.

(07-13-2023, 02:47 PM)Jmaciscool Wrote: This is why I'm thinking there's more going on behind the scenes/locker room with McGee than what we're privy to.  The Mavs' adamant stance of him not being on the roster next year no matter what is unprecedented for them and goes beyond just a lack of value on the court imo.

(07-14-2023, 01:58 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Maybe it´s just human nature. If you had won the "worst annual decision"-award in your industry for 2022, would you want to put the trophy in your living room to look at it every day? Or do you throw it away and move on with the intention to do better next year.