(10-12-2022, 09:56 AM)mvossman Wrote: Any one of Conley, Clarkson or Hayward would make this team significantly better and more protected against Luka/Din injury.  Its just hard for me to see them pulling that trigger without sending Timmy out from a minutes standpoint.  Don't think Utah wants Timmy, so we need to get a third team involved for those two guys (no idea what Charlotte wants).  The idea may be to make one of these deals prior to TDL after raising Timmy (and maybe Green's) value.  Personally, I think that is another reason to bring Din off the bench and start Tim, who is a better fit with McGee and needs to be showcased if possible.

(10-12-2022, 12:45 AM)F Gump Wrote: I don't disagree with the idea that they should done what was needed to get P3, but that's in an ideal world where they can do whatever they want. Sadly, the NBA doesn't work that way.

After Dragic, I'm not sure where an available answer was that they didn't take. And if he wasn't good enough (and if that's what Kidd thinks, maybe he isn't), then signing him would have been pointless anyhow. OTOH, if they hadn't done the homework to know that Dragic was a no-go, until he was the only option left, that's on them.

But does that take us back even earlier, where signing Brunson was a HAVE TO, that they didn't make happen? FWIW, I still think their big need at this point is that 3rd Playmaker, and that he's more important to what they are building than is generally realized. Not sure who he is, or how they get him, but if I'm plotting a future big move, I think that is likely to be as much or more of a difference-maker to them than a wing. (As much as I hate to admit it, I think Brunson was that guy -- and in a few years, Mavs fans may be wish-wondering if they can get JB for 3 picks and some good players and more).

(10-12-2022, 10:46 AM)mvossman Wrote: Somebody like Jaylen Brown or SGA or Siakam.  I think that is what they are angling for.

(10-12-2022, 10:38 AM)omahen Wrote: I think it is obvious Mavs didn't find a good trade and the plan is to try to boost value of THJ and than address the need for third ballhandler (not necesarily a PG) in the summer. 

The only thing I think they might do this season is trade Powell with some minor sweeteners. Or perhaps the plan is to sign him for BaE level contract next season and use as a third string center. I doubt any team would offer him more. Dumping Bertans for less money is also something I can see they will look for, but will have trouble finding.

I think there will be two general directions next season:
1) Upgrade the second guard spot with an "all-in" kind of move (basically THJ minutes and some SD minutes)
2) stay under the tax

(10-12-2022, 12:52 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Mike Conley sitting available the midst of the UTA tankapalooza makes no sense why we aren't trying our hardest to grab him. Bojan didn't fetch a first and Conley's contract is worse.

(10-12-2022, 12:11 PM)Hypermav Wrote: Suns trying to get Clarkson for Crowder, I do not want the Suns to have Clarkson.  I doubt Ainge will do that.

(10-12-2022, 12:20 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: The suns would need to throw in a first right?   And the Jazz wouldn't have any interest in Crowder.  Either a three way or they tell him to sit at home until the deadline, I would think.

(10-12-2022, 08:10 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Not much meat in this article and I think Dorsey will be someone who will be difficult to evaluate in these games.   But the question is if he is no where near earning real minutes on the team, is it the best option to keep a 26 year old on a two way?

https://basketnews.com/news-179192-tyler-dorsey-reportedly-might-be-cut-from-dallas-mavericks-roster.html

(10-12-2022, 12:05 PM)KillerLeft Wrote:

Until I KNOW that the Mavs can't get either Conley or Clarkson, that will continue to be my hope.

(10-12-2022, 02:05 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Sign me up for a JAG with some upside vs. the 5’ 10” veteran.

(10-12-2022, 02:05 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: This would tend to back up the idea that Dorsey’s two way was a back-door NBA contract.  Keep him with the club for his max days (earning non-taxable NBA salary rather than two-way salary).  Then, when the days are up, convert him to the 15th spot and pay tax only on the portion of the year he’s on the actual 15 man roster (Credit:F Gump).

However, if Campazzo fills the 15th spot, the back door strategy no longer works.  With no easy path to an actual NBA contract, it is good agent relations (Wasserman) to let Dorsey go back to Europe or look for something similar with another NBA team.

With all that said, how damn long does it take to sign Campazzo?  Feels like we are trying to goad someone into making a roster decision with someone we want more.  

1. Dallas is among 9 teams interested in Campazzo
2. Dallas to maybe sign Campazzo in the next 48 hours
3. Dallas and Campazzo edging closer

Hell, what’s next?  Campazzo has a pen in his hand.  Campazzo is closely scrutinizing the terms of a (standard) deal with Dallas.  I’m not all that thrilled about this specific name.  Anyone at this point is a JAG 12th/13th man.  Sign me up for a JAG with some upside vs. the 5’ 10” veteran.

(10-12-2022, 02:05 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: With all that said, how damn long does it take to sign Campazzo?  Feels like we are trying to goad someone into making a roster decision with someone we want more.  

(10-12-2022, 03:00 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Wow, a great thought that hadn’t dawned on me. Very interesting.

(10-12-2022, 03:08 PM)cow Wrote: All we need now is Campazzo's best friend to go on Dallas radio to tease us and then Jokic to post a picture of his apartment barricaded by a chair.