(04-23-2021, 08:59 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Really intriguing option. On paper players that work next to LeBron should be just as good next to Luka.  Just really difficult to come up with a number for his next contract. MLE, rE, BAE?

(04-23-2021, 08:59 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Really intriguing option. On paper players that work next to LeBron should be just as good next to Luka.  Just really difficult to come up with a number for his next contract. MLE, rE, BAE?

(04-23-2021, 08:14 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Lowry next to Luka is fine, but next to Brunson?

(04-23-2021, 09:25 AM)omahen Wrote: I would think Lowry is strong enough to handle SG just fine.  

One thing I wonder - is Townsend speculation about needing vet help coming from him or is that MBT way of preparing fanbase for summer results  

It worked in Toronto, but FVV is a stronger defender than Brunson.  Yes on the latter point, but Lowry is a name that I suspect casual fans will be pleased with.  So, I'm not sure how much preparing needs to happen.



My perfect summer would still include trading Powell. That 10 mil could make a big difference. Example - Orlando might be totally willing for a OPJ SnT for Powell and draft compensation. Lowry+OPJ+rotation big (Olynik or Theis) 

Doncic, Brunson
Lowry, Green
OPJ, DFS
Olynik, Maxi
KP, BaU center

My interest in putting money in a non-guaranteed 3rd year for Lowry is to get a better guy in the Olynyk/Theis role you envision.  I'd move Burke instead of Powell and see if I can get Holmes in the $15mm/$16mm range.  Lowry/Holmes would be a great off-season.  I think DFS is likely to be starter, especially if you can upgrade two other starting spots.  I was a big advocate of OPJ a few years ago, but he's entering Dipo territory for me.  I think there are some Caruso-like names out there for rMLE money who could backup DFS while we wait for Green/Bey to grow up a little

Doncic, Brunson
Lowry, Green
DFS/rMLE
KP/Maxi
Holmes/Powell
 

(04-23-2021, 09:25 AM)omahen Wrote: Caruso is a nice player, but as Dan said - he doesn't really solve the problems Mavs have. Mavs need a legit starter level talent. Once we solve that, I start discussing Caruso types with whatever cap or exception money is left  

(04-23-2021, 10:06 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: My interest in putting money in a non-guaranteed 3rd year for Lowry is to get a better guy in the Olynyk/Theis role you envision.  I'd move Burke instead of Powell and see if I can get Holmes in the $15mm/$16mm range.  Lowry/Holmes would be a great off-season.  I think DFS is likely to be starter, especially if you can upgrade two other starting spots.  I was a big advocate of OPJ a few years ago, but he's entering Dipo territory for me.  I think there are some Caruso-like names out there for rMLE money who could backup DFS while we wait for Green/Bey to grow up a little

(04-23-2021, 09:25 AM)omahen Wrote: Caruso is a nice player, but as Dan said - he doesn't really solve the problems Mavs have. Mavs need a legit starter level talent. Once we solve that, I start discussing Caruso types with whatever cap or exception money is left

(04-23-2021, 10:49 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: Man, I gotta say, I think DFS is a bench player

(04-23-2021, 09:08 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: I’m going with MLE. Caruso is a winning player you can play in the playoffs. I don’t think you can go wrong paying any winning player $10 million per year

(04-23-2021, 11:31 AM)KillerLeft Wrote:

(04-23-2021, 08:14 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: good stuff happens when Caruso is in the game.

(04-23-2021, 01:19 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Caruso is a straight up winner...he is an asset to ANY team and would fit great in DAL.

(04-23-2021, 02:56 PM)cow Wrote: THT had a pretty rough game last night.  He showed some flashed but I wouldn't write him off for having a hard time handling Luka.  Luka eats guys like Paul George for break fest, so he's naturally going to feast on a puppy.  I think more concerning was when JRich was able to take away his driving ability.  He ended up hitting a crazy, Dirk-like shot, but JRich denied his path to the rim two or three times on that possession.  I still love the ease at which he handles the ball and the vision he shows.  It's too bad AD is back as his minutes tanked

I'm still fully on board for investing on his upside which is massive.  I think his floor is somewhat safe but to get him here, it would be a pretty hefty overpay if he doesn't continue to develop. 

(04-23-2021, 04:19 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: The quote below is from Mike Schmidt.  He and Kevin Pelton did a piece for ESPN rating the Sophomore class.  THT was rated 10th in the class by Pelton and Schmidt has him 8th.  I thought the last sentence of Schmidt's statement below was the most interesting:


"Horton-Tucker is one of the most fascinating young players in the NBA to me, and I ranked him ahead of both Dort and Thybulle because I think he has a chance to be more than just a role player someday due to his unique tools and ability to create offense out of both pick- and-roll and isolation. 

I loved Horton-Tucker's talent when I first evaluated him in July 2018 at a USA Basketball camp that also featured names like Cole Anthony, Tyrese Maxey, Coby White, Kevin Porter Jr., Jaden McDaniels and Kira Lewis Jr. Horton-Tucker was one of the best players there, handling the ball like a point guard, creating for others, knocking down step-backs, putting pressure on the rim and even defending with energy more than we've seen in the NBA and college.


Horton-Tucker's confidence -- along with his skill set -- can be his superpower if channeled correctly, and I'd be interested to see what type of numbers he'd be putting up if he was getting consistent volume on a developing team like OKC.

I rounded out my top 10 with defensive stalwarts Dort and Thybulle." 


https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31303501/ranking-zion-williamson-ja-morant-other-nba-sophomores-future-star-potential

(04-23-2021, 06:59 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I would like to be the first to thank THJ for his time of service and wish him well in his future endeavors.

(04-23-2021, 07:28 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: Is he going somewhere?