(03-26-2021, 03:55 PM)cow Wrote: If you are going to sit KP on back-to-backs and play games when you need stout defenders against post presences like Joker and Embiid, Rick needs to get over himself.  Howard is making 2.5m this year.  I'd give him 4m without thinking twice because it's still an amazing bargain.  Rick's guys Boban and WCS often don't see the floor.  They also make 1 million more than Howard and McGee are making this year.

(03-26-2021, 04:04 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: If I am not completly wrong the Mavs will also have the BAE. Could be a good option for a veteran signing.

(03-26-2021, 04:06 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: Ya so if Mavs stay over the cap they will. If they stay under the cap they will have the room exception as an "extra" slot.

(03-26-2021, 03:43 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: So last year Maxi was the KP role when KP is sitting, that is true. I think this year that's over with because Mavs needed more defense and Maxi is playing too well to not start next to KP. I think DP is back in a better role where he can be the first big off the bench and do some rim rolling when KP sits.

(03-26-2021, 04:05 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: Ya honestly I don't know what Mavs will do at center next year. If Mavs don't shake up the KP situation they could just roll with the 4 guys they haven, given that Powell is playing better. I could see them trading WCS for someone they like better altho WCS isn't bad for what he is getting paid. Richaun Holmes is a UFA and I would imagine gets at least MLE. Mavs will have plenty of options, its hard to predict which way they will go. I just know Mavs don't like Dwight at all and I don't think McGee played very well his first stint here so I doubt they go back down that road again.

(03-26-2021, 04:21 PM)Tyler Wrote: I think Dieng would be an awesome pickup. Sorry, Melli.

https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/1375555459181072393

(03-26-2021, 04:41 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Why in the world would they do that?

Hasn't Dieng been performing pretty well for them?

(03-26-2021, 04:45 PM)cow Wrote: Hasn't play since February.

(03-26-2021, 04:46 PM)omahen Wrote: Because Memphis is developing young players, not because he is injured or didn't play well

(03-26-2021, 12:08 PM)jesusshuttlesworth82 Wrote: Based on everything I've heard/read...it's all been a version of:  "There's no way the Mavs could trade KP right now even if they arent convinced in him.  His value is as low as it has ever been.  Definitely lower than when the Mavs traded for him."

and I'm not even on the trade KP bus or I dislike KP train but obviously my outlook on him today is not the same as the day we made that trade with NY.  It's definitely lower.  Not sure how much lower. 

The Mavs got him for two low first round picks and DSJ.  Now he's had one more significant injury and is on a max contract.  There's no chance in hell you're getting essentially two top 5 picks for him.

(03-26-2021, 03:41 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I agree with the timing around KP's contract. I don't really care ab taking on big money so long as it doesn't extend past KP's opt-out year. I think that is the year you would want to reset around Luka would will still be on his RFA max. I am confident the MBT is thinking that way as well.

(03-26-2021, 04:24 PM)cow Wrote: A Holmes/THT offseason would be great and then you make the decision on veteran free agents and what to do with THJ/JRich.

(03-26-2021, 06:01 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out who THT is. Can you please enlighten this old fart?

(03-26-2021, 06:05 PM)Time Machine Dirk Wrote: Talen Horton-Tucker

(03-26-2021, 05:53 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: Sign players to reasonable or discount contracts and a reset is not a concern no matter when it happens. I don't have any reason to doubt what you're saying, just don't understand it.