(05-26-2021, 12:22 AM)SwisherPrice Wrote: THJ is getting the big contract...just accept it folks.

(05-26-2021, 12:22 AM)SwisherPrice Wrote: THJ is getting the big contract...just accept it folks. In this perimeter-based system, you can argue that his role is more important than KP. I'm not saying that he can be counted on to deliver consistently but unless the Mavs can replace that role by upgrading with a better SG, he is going nowhere.

(05-26-2021, 01:14 AM)mvossman Wrote: KPs role is more important, he is just not performing a big part of it (defense) well this season.  He looked a lot better in the second half tonight.  Hopefully he can continue down that trajectory the rest of the playoffs.

(05-26-2021, 12:22 AM)SwisherPrice Wrote: THJ is getting the big contract...just accept it folks. In this perimeter-based system, you can argue that his role is more important than KP. I'm not saying that he can be counted on to deliver consistently but unless the Mavs can replace that role by upgrading with a better SG, he is going nowhere.

(05-26-2021, 12:22 AM)SwisherPrice Wrote: THJ is getting the big contract...just accept it folks. In this perimeter-based system, you can argue that his role is more important than KP. I'm not saying that he can be counted on to deliver consistently but unless the Mavs can replace that role by upgrading with a better SG, he is going nowhere.

(05-26-2021, 12:22 AM)SwisherPrice Wrote: THJ is getting the big contract...just accept it folks. In this perimeter-based system, you can argue that his role is more important than KP. I'm not saying that he can be counted on to deliver consistently but unless the Mavs can replace that role by upgrading with a better SG, he is going nowhere.

(05-26-2021, 10:29 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: One wonders if Luka in particular is going to have such a big run here that all of a sudden FA's that weren't looking at the Mavs will suddenly have the Mavs on their radar.

Now with THJ, I just can't imagine a scenario where Mavs don't get a deal done ASAP and pay market rate. Flirting with a "bigger name" is just too risky. I think they would dump KP for space before they get too cute with THJ.

Where the Mavs raised profile could really help them are these FA's that sign deals under-market value to sign with a contender. Mavs have not been able to attract these players.

So how good can Mavs depth be if they get put on the list with Lakers, GSW, Heat, 76ers, Nets instead of bunched up with all the non-contenders? I think it could make a significant difference. Nothing against Burke or WCS but all of a sudden instead of those names you are getting the bigger ones that want to sign with a high profile team.

(05-26-2021, 10:54 AM)MaxiThreeba Wrote: THJ is making some $$$ right now.  

Short of Kawhi calling and saying I'm coming to Dallas it's looking more and more like the Mavs will operate over the cap and have a few routes to add to the current roster.

- MLE and BAE
- J Rich opt in and trade or opt out sign and trade
- The nuclear option: KP trade

I would love to get THJ back to the bench but with the salary they're going to pay him I think he is a starter.  I also think they are comfortable with the Luka, THJ, DFS, Maxi, KP starting group.

Brunson, WCS/Powell give you good options at the 1/2 and 5 off the bench.

Green's development will be a huge key.  Mavs can go out and target a 1/2, Wing and a Big Wing/4 with their MLE, BAE and JRich.

Still want to find a way to lighten Luka's regular season workload.

(05-26-2021, 11:28 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: Ya I agree with this. The nice thing ab THJ is that I think he is fine coming off the bench if it makes sense at some point to have a token starter in front of him. At that point THJ will have his money, still be getting 30+ mpg and finishing most games so I don't think he would pout if that helped the Mavs win.

For me Dragic as a stop-gap would help lighten Luka's load somewhat + the fact that Brunson is going to keep getting better. The thing I like ab Dragic is not only is he Luka-friendly, I don't think he is a threat at all to Brunson's minutes.  Dragic would be sort of in late-career JJB mode to help run the offense and move the ball while still using Brunson for a lot of the scoring.

J Rich to me will want to leave but there is a decent chance Mavs could get back a usable player in return. Certainly there are a few RFA's that make sense (notably LM) or at least a usable rotation player that's certainly better than what you'd get for vet min.

KP is the elephant in the room. Unless he really wholesale changes his attitude I would be of the mind to sell high on him.

(05-26-2021, 11:44 AM)omahen Wrote: There is also a SnT option with THJ, because there are not many cap space team that would likely go after him. OKC and Detroit make very little sense as they should use their cap space for young(er) talent or sell it for picks. I guess New York will not be looking to bring him back. Charlotte needs center above everything and has an abundance of guards as it is. San Antonio also has the guard slots full and they too might be better of looking for younger talent. Miami could use him but might be after more famous targets. Perhaps Toronto is the most serious competitor.

(05-26-2021, 11:50 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: great fit with Luka and they seem to really like each other

(05-26-2021, 11:53 AM)Hypermav Wrote: They were hugging like Dirk and Jet last night.  BTW, I did see KP run up and big hug THJ around his neck after the big 3 at the end.

(05-26-2021, 11:57 AM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I have a sense that KP and THJ are buds going back to their time in NY.

(05-26-2021, 04:47 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: You know all those scenarios where we have cap room and plan to sign some outside FA.  Yeah, scrap those.  We will work over the cap this summer.