(03-25-2021, 07:02 PM)Tyler Wrote: Assume for a moment that KP really does believe that the both he and the team plays better when Luka avoids playing like Harden and the ball moves around more. Does anyone think he's wrong? And do you think Luka would disagree?

(03-25-2021, 07:28 PM)SamStetz Wrote: https://twitter.com/tim_cato/status/1375239803244007428?s=20

I’m not a subscriber but is there anything noteworthy in here?

(03-25-2021, 07:20 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: If I look at the numbers, I think they´ll retain either Richardson or THJ, and then still have enough cap flexibility to quickly trade Kleber or Powell to free up $30M room for a DeRozan, Markkanen or Collins. Of course that once again runs into the risk of losing THJ, while you screw around with the RFAs.

(03-25-2021, 07:33 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Spurs backed out of the three team deal, forcing the Mavs and Pels to scramble at the last minute to make it work. 

I found this interesting, too:

"The Mavericks did explore a trade for Victor Oladipo, per sources, but Houston dealt him to Miami instead. Dallas essentially believed Oladipo couldn’t improve the guard rotation and wouldn’t fit without someone being moved. While Oladipo boasts higher upside than any of the guards not named Luka Doncic, I tend to agree with the assessment. He has struggled since returning from his 2019 injury, and the trio of Josh Richardson, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jalen Brunson are performing at their most consistent levels since the season began. The team isn’t in a desperate situation and shouldn’t gamble on players it doesn’t believe in."

(03-25-2021, 07:38 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: For what it´s worth the Rockets fans hated Oladipo. They were still shocked about the return, but their main issue was losing Levert, Allen and Prince, not Oladipo.So I kind of agree. How big is the upgrade with Oladipo breaking into our rotation of Luka, THJ, Richardson and Brunson. And looming above it all his desire to play for Miami. I get it tbh. Redick you can just throw out there for 10 minutes, if you like. Oladipo you have to keep happy. Dude clearly thinks of himself as a star, because of one outstanding season.

(03-25-2021, 07:20 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: Actually I think Otto Porter Jr is my favorite target for the Mavs bc he would be an upgrade over DFS and also not cost a ton necessarily. You could probably get OPJ and keep one of THJ, J Rich. An issue with OPJ is he has had injuries but you can keep DFS to be a spot starter if OPJ is dinged up.

Assuming THJ is the one that goes you could have a starting lineup of Luka, J Rich, OPJ, Maxi, KP with Brunson and DFS being your 6th and 7th men. As much as I like DFS Luka needs shooters around him and OPJ is just a better offensive player all the way around.

(03-25-2021, 07:46 PM)Time Machine Dirk Wrote: I like OPJ theoretically. But only for the right price! Otherwise we are fine with Dodo. I hope you guys are seeing that he is still improving - each season. Last season he improved his 3 point shooting and this season post covid he improved his defense imo. We'll see if he can keep this up.

(03-25-2021, 07:55 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: Danny Green would be a guy that's an easy upgrade if Mavs want to just keep THJ, J Rich. I imagine Donnie would give DG a 1 yr MLE and the Sixers would find someone better for that price.

DG's money would also be filler if Mavs want to do a trade later on. That + WCS (assuming he isn't moved) would give you close to that 15 mil number that is useful at the TDL.

(03-25-2021, 08:02 PM)Time Machine Dirk Wrote: Oh no...TDL 2022...You're not seriously thinking about TDL 2022 just hours after THIS one?

(03-25-2021, 06:23 PM)Tyler Wrote: And IMO for a beat writer to imply that some milquetoast quote about sharing the ball is evidence that KP doesn't like Luka is borderline journalistic malpractice.

(03-25-2021, 09:34 PM)cjeter24 Wrote: What I find interesting is that the majority around here seem to be pretty confident in THJ and Richardson both being back next year. 

I think THJ won't be back. I think the Mavs are hoping to be able to SNT somewhere possibly in a double SNT for someone. If that could happen, it'll be this offseason when most of your good teams don't have cap space. 

If they are both back, I think they may be at one year above market deals. 1+1 maybe. 

Brunson and Luka have extensions due next year too.. That's alot of money to go between those 4 guys. And WTF did we draft Josh green for then lol.

(03-25-2021, 09:38 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I can be talked into the idea that one of them won’t be back. It seems like you assume that Richardson would be the choice to stay. I would be surprised if the Mavericks feel that way today… Maybe by the end of the season.

(03-25-2021, 09:44 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I posted this in the trade thread but it deserves to be here as well.

https://twitter.com/HouseMavericks/status/1375160351747149828

(03-25-2021, 09:44 PM)HanspardShowerVoice Wrote: Wait until the Mavs get Olynyk on the buyout.