(06-19-2024, 10:03 AM)mvossman Wrote: Agree with all of this.  Would you rather send Green + both firsts for Deni, or Green + 25 for Caruso?  Either way you dump Timmy and bring DJJ off the bench.  Or Timmy + 25 for Grimes?

(06-19-2024, 10:36 AM)alancrispim Wrote: I agree. That's why I think we should pursue a trade for Lebron or Mikal Bridges because they both deliver everything Dallas needs at a high level (playmaking, defense, 3 points).

If these two are not possible, we should look for others in the same style.

(06-19-2024, 11:00 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Probably most would disagree but keeping jones jr and trading Green and a first for Kusma would solve a lot of our issues.

(06-19-2024, 10:43 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Mikal Bridges is custom made for what the Mavs need. Literally, he is perfect for them. 

He’s not available, sadly.

(06-19-2024, 10:54 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Count me in the group who doesn’t buy Advija due to shooting. I also think his defense is being overrated, slightly. I am more open to him than some of the other names mentioned, but when I picture him in the mix it doesn’t feel right to me. I could be wrong, obviously, but I’d prefer to hope for DJJ becoming an improved shooter than go that way, I think.

I know he’s not available at all, but the guy above brought up Bridges and I can’t get him out of my head because that’s pretty much exactly what they need. I wish the dude had not mentioned him, lol, because now I have this impossible standard in my head.

Honestly, the more we hash through this, the more I am gravitating towards the guys who have been pushing for Caruso all summer. He’s probably the best combination of ideal and attainable.

(06-19-2024, 10:41 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: If we have Deni as a starter, then I would actually prioritize Green over DJJ.  We need shooting, right?  Avdija can be a creator from the SF position and plays strong D.  I love him and PJ as the 'Aaron Gordon' types with Luka, Kyrie and Lively.  That is a championship team.

I prioritize Deni over Caruso based on age, upside and contract.  It isn't close for me.  If I could, I'd do THJ and both firsts for Deni making the 2031 pick an unprotected swap.

(06-19-2024, 11:00 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Probably most would disagree but keeping jones jr and trading Green and a first for Kusma would solve a lot of our issues.

(06-19-2024, 10:12 AM)loki Wrote: Of the few players from other teams I've looked at so far, Gary Trent Jr seems to stand out. He's made at least 38% of his ATB 3's each of the last 5 seasons. He also hit 51.3% of his wide open 3's on 3.3 attempts/game last season. That's double Exum's volume.

(06-19-2024, 11:18 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Caruso is great but injury-prone. Also on the wrong side of 30. Given that the Bulls refused to trade him for a "reasonable" package I don't think he is available.

(06-19-2024, 10:36 AM)alancrispim Wrote: I agree. That's why I think we should pursue a trade for Lebron or Mikal Bridges because they both deliver everything Dallas needs at a high level (playmaking, defense, 3 points).

If these two are not possible, we should look for others in the same style.

(06-19-2024, 11:00 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Probably most would disagree but keeping jones jr and trading Green and a first for Kusma would solve a lot of our issues.

(06-19-2024, 03:17 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Bobby Marks offseason guide for Dallas.  He thinks DJJ will get a Bruce Brown contract.  He thinks Dallas will likely use THJ or Maxi (plus draft capital) to upgrade the position anyway.

(06-19-2024, 11:36 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Kuzma on paper makes sense. He's big, athletic, can score in bunches. But Kuzma the player also brings with him one of the worst attitudes in the NBA. He literally said he didn't want to come to Dallas because he thought they weren't close to an NBA championship and would rather stay on the bottom dweller Wizards where he gets 20 FGA a night. 

Different priorities. He's gotten his big contract and he has zero expectations of him in Washington. Much like Poole. He's of the similar "got to get mine" mindset that plagued Wood. 


Because of that, he's probably one of the more awful fits on this team, because he won't sacrifice his role if it came down to it.

(06-19-2024, 11:36 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Kuzma on paper makes sense. He's big, athletic, can score in bunches. But Kuzma the player also brings with him one of the worst attitudes in the NBA. He literally said he didn't want to come to Dallas because he thought they weren't close to an NBA championship and would rather stay on the bottom dweller Wizards where he gets 20 FGA a night. 

Different priorities. He's gotten his big contract and he has zero expectations of him in Washington. Much like Poole. He's of the similar "got to get mine" mindset that plagued Wood. 


Because of that, he's probably one of the more awful fits on this team, because he won't sacrifice his role if it came down to it.

(06-19-2024, 11:27 AM)michaeltex Wrote: And he's an UFA this summer. 25y/o, so he's on the Luka timeline. He made $18.5M last season. Not sure what he's looking for in a next contract and I have no idea if there is any space to clear that would entice him.

But I like the idea.

(06-19-2024, 09:56 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: That feels more realistic.  I'll join mvossman in buying Smitty a beer if the deal ends up being THJ/2nd for Grimes (maybe two beers).

If I have Avdija as a starter, I don't really care if I have Green or Jones coming off the bench.  Your use of Green to Washington makes more sense than THJ to Washington, so if you can also do the deal with Detroit to retain DJJ, I'm in.

Green and 2025 for Avdija probably isn't enough.  Would you be willing to add 2031?  Unprotected?  Top 3 protected?  Unprotected Pick Swap?  I think that gets you more into the conversation.  If you watched the Marks video, this is the kind of thing he was advocating.  Salary plus both picks for a real difference maker.