(07-02-2024, 10:23 AM)michaeltex Wrote: Can someone explain how DJJ signed with LAC despite the agent kerfluffel? I'm sad to see him go, but looking forward to seeing how Marshall and Grimes integrate. Did he continue to use the old agency? Did he just represent himself? Are players required to have an agent or is it just the way it's done?

(07-02-2024, 10:28 AM)MaxiThreeba Wrote: I am begging for the Mavs to add Post Splits as a piece of their offense.  The Warriors are famous for it and there’s plenty of video out there, JJ and LBJ talked at length about it back when they were podcasters and not boss (LBJ) and laborer (JJ).  

Just for a quick link watch some of this one:
https://youtu.be/nJZ0nsswx8s?si=44Bu89bBiB-YDK2Q

As you’re watching, make Lively or Gaff the screener and envision Kyrie or Klay coming off the screen.  Imagine whichever of Kyrie or Klay isn’t in the strong side action sitting above the break on the weak side.  PJ is in the weak corner, or anyone else from the Naji, Hardy, Exum, Maxi, Grimes crew.  

With all that in mind realize the scariest thing is that instead of Draymond or Kuminga or Looney in the post…it’s Luka Doncic.  

Now, defend that.

(07-02-2024, 10:56 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey)
Net 2023-24 estimated wins added (combined 2023-24 EW added minus combined 2023-24 EW lost) so far this offseason:

Thunder: +13.4
76ers: +8.7
Pistons, Magic: +6.0
...
Warriors: -6.2
Nuggets: -6.9
Nets: -8.3

Feels like I missed some moves this offseason, so let me know!

(07-02-2024, 11:05 AM)Jmaciscool Wrote: If I'm understanding this correctly then Wendell Moore must be a basketball god for Detroit.

(07-02-2024, 11:30 AM)speedkilz88 Wrote: Looks pretty meaningless.

(07-02-2024, 11:08 AM)michaeltex Wrote: Does this mean OKC projects to be a 70-win team next season?

I can buy PHL and DAL in the mid-50s for wins, but injuries and scheduling make topping even 60 wins a challenge now days.

(07-01-2024, 10:57 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: @Daniel_rob27

Nico Harrison turned Josh Green, Grant Williams, Seth Curry, Dinwiddie, Finney-Smith and three first round picks into Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford.

...when 0-time All-Star Mikal Bridges cost 5 first rounders.

Build the statue.

(07-02-2024, 01:18 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: @MavsFilmRoom
“There’s a newfound belief that Dallas offers family and comfort alongside its ascendent basketball success.”

@tim_cato on the significance of signing Klay Thompson to the Mavericks franchise.

(07-02-2024, 08:55 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Evan Sidery (@esidery)
The Mavericks believe Dereck Lively has the potential to become an elite defensive anchor similar to Kevin Garnett or Joakim Noah, per @espn_macmahon (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-windhorst-the-hoop-collective/id293376147?i=1000660892043).

Dallas is expected to start Lively full-time next season with Daniel Gafford moving to a bench role.

(07-02-2024, 09:08 AM)michaeltex Wrote: Two thoughts/questions....

Is the move to a starting role just reflective of Lively's defensive strength, or does the staff feel like he's bringing more to the table offensively? For example, will he be freed to step away from the basket to take shots and not just roll down for the lob?

Secondly, there is some interest in Lively's potential as a corner 3pt weapon. I have no problem with him exploiting that skill, provided it is a consistent result. But is Lively on the perimeter really what we want? Sure it maybe opens lanes for Luka/Kyrie, but doesn't that take him away from rebounding, especially offensive rebounds that were key to a lot of the post-TDL success last season?

(07-02-2024, 02:34 PM)F Gump Wrote: Thank you. Agree 100%.  We get wrapped up in lusting for players who can do everything, which takes them away from where they make the greatest impact. So many C's want to develop skills to play the perimeter, and they drift. And we ooh and aah at the skills. But do we want the world's tallest SG or the world's best interior dominance in a big man?

I like the Tyson Chandler example - he would hit his one to two shots a game from the elbow, which would allow him to impact how he was defended as he set screens. And then he would pound the rim. That's what they have been teaching Lively (and I suspect Gafford will end up in that school as well).

(07-02-2024, 02:34 PM)F Gump Wrote: Thank you. Agree 100%.  We get wrapped up in lusting for players who can do everything, which takes them away from where they make the greatest impact. So many C's want to develop skills to play the perimeter, and they drift. And we ooh and aah at the skills. But do we want the world's tallest SG or the world's best interior dominance in a big man?

I like the Tyson Chandler example - he would hit his one to two shots a game from the elbow, which would allow him to impact how he was defended as he set screens. And then he would pound the rim. That's what they have been teaching Lively (and I suspect Gafford will end up in that school as well).

(07-02-2024, 02:26 PM)F Gump Wrote: Just a word of caution on this "news" -- it does not say that this is what the MAVS have decided. Instead, it may just be reporting what fans and media think will happen.

Lively thrived in the role of coming off the bench and giving a spark. He's not the sturdiest physique on the floor. He has a smart attitude (so who starts may not matter to him). And they can adjust minutes up or down no matter who starts. So will they fix what isn't broken?

(07-02-2024, 03:27 PM)mvossman Wrote: Given that Klay is going to start, it makes sense to have Lively out there to protect Luka/Kyrie/Klay defensively.

(07-02-2024, 02:34 PM)F Gump Wrote: Thank you. Agree 100%.  We get wrapped up in lusting for players who can do everything, which takes them away from where they make the greatest impact. So many C's want to develop skills to play the perimeter, and they drift. And we ooh and aah at the skills. But do we want the world's tallest SG or the world's best interior dominance in a big man?

I like the Tyson Chandler example - he would hit his one to two shots a game from the elbow, which would allow him to impact how he was defended as he set screens. And then he would pound the rim. That's what they have been teaching Lively (and I suspect Gafford will end up in that school as well).

(07-03-2024, 06:32 AM)ThisIStheYear Wrote: Luka doesn’t look physically right.