(04-24-2021, 03:15 PM)omahen Wrote: I think Mavs need to bring in real talent. Not just replace ok but limited players (JRich, THJ) with similar ones (Graham, for example).

(04-24-2021, 02:23 PM)loki Wrote: If they go that route I think it's time to move on from THJ as well. You only need so many guys shooting 7+ 3's a game. A good defensive 2/3 off the bench like Danny Green or James Ennis would be a better fit and would free up some money to address the 4 or 5.

(04-24-2021, 03:25 PM)IamDougieFresh Wrote: Count me in on Lowry as a stopgap as we wait for Lavine free agency.

(04-24-2021, 03:15 PM)omahen Wrote: I think Mavs need to bring in real talent. Not just replace ok but limited players (JRich, THJ) with similar ones (Graham, for example). Hopefully that "real talent" would come in the 23 mil range. Name we didn't mention lately but would be great for our needs is DJJ. Limited offense but great defender. Big wing we need against Kawhi, Leron and similar. I would play him behing DFS and Maxi taking their minutes as third wing. I would still look to trade/dump Powell to acquire bench shooter, either resign THJ or bring someone like McDermott.

Luka, Brunson
Lowry, Green
DFS, McDermott
Maxi, DJJ
KP, BaE, rMLE

(04-24-2021, 03:54 PM)mvossman Wrote: I understand the trepidation with Graham, but he is a young still improving player

(04-24-2021, 03:54 PM)mvossman Wrote: Don't think we are going to be able to dump Powell that easily.  What assets are you giving up? 

(04-24-2021, 03:54 PM)mvossman Wrote: I like McDermott for a cheap THJ replacement.

(04-24-2021, 03:54 PM)mvossman Wrote: Don't think we are going to be able to dump Powell that easily.  What assets are you giving up?  I don't think anybody is going to take on that contract for a second round.  Do you want to give up a first to dump his salary?

(04-24-2021, 04:22 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: The secret is out on McDermott. He is not going to be that cheap. I would imagine he is a full MLE guy and it's really a matter of years he might be a 3 year, MLE guy which isn't bad. We have to prioritize a bigger name player first.

(04-24-2021, 04:12 PM)omahen Wrote: He is 26, not that young anymore. He is also small so fit with Brunson is questionable. His offense is actually worse than THJ as far as shooting/scoring goes and I am not really convinced he is a better defender. Graham is a lateral move at best and he will likely be more expensive than THJ. I am not a fan.

A first. What I think - if we do a move like Lowry, what is the point having an overpaid fourth big. If we go all in, we go all in. Maximize the roster. If we don't think Lowry is a guy that lifts us to contender status, then I wouldn't sign him.

(04-24-2021, 05:11 PM)mvossman Wrote: If we are going to burn a first to improve I would rather do it in a trade for a player than to dump Powell in a limited free agency.

(04-24-2021, 05:18 PM)omahen Wrote: Dal: 42 mil! As long as cap is wasted as it is it will be real difficult to compete...

(04-24-2021, 05:18 PM)omahen Wrote: Dal: 42 mil!

(04-24-2021, 05:18 PM)omahen Wrote: Sure, trade is also an option. But I don't think free agency is that limited in a "little above MLE" class.

Here is why I think Mavs have to consolidate roster. Combined salaries for players that play less than 20 min per game . I set this value to represent a margin between fringe and rotation players. Contenders vs Dallas:
Brooklyn: 8 mil (due to all injuries to their stars reserves play more)
Denver: 20 mil
LAC: 18 mil (Kennard just barely missed 20 minutes, Rondo also)
LAL: 12 mil
Mil: 17 mil (Tucker takes half of this)
Phi: 13 mil
Pho: 19 mil
Uta: 17,9 (more than half is taken by Favors)


Dal: 42 mil! As long as cap is wasted as it is it will be real difficult to compete...

(04-24-2021, 07:04 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Wow what a stat. Great find on that.

(04-24-2021, 07:24 PM)Mapka Wrote: Burke hasn´t lived up to his contract.