(06-25-2021, 09:54 AM)HanspardsShowerVoice Wrote: the idea that you can only have one player who handles the ball to have an effective offense like a weird thing to say.

(06-25-2021, 07:53 AM)omahen Wrote: After first moves it is very likely Mavs plan is to go after a star signing. I would think DeRozan is what qualifies as star. Now the question is what to do with THJ, assuming they are creative enough to get enough cap space to resign him. I guess it might be wise to go after someone more defensively oriented instead. But losing THJ shooting will hurt.

(06-25-2021, 10:30 AM)Halfnir Wrote: I don't think anybody said that. The more offensive options you have, the better. 

But having a player that is only effective with the ball in his hands and that is absolutely no shooting threat on the perimeter (DeRozan) together with a high usage playmaker like Luka who's spot-up shooting qualities are currently average at best is not a good combination. Luka needs shooters around him that draw defenders to the perimeter and hit when left open to help on or double Luka (DeRozan can not do that) and at least one of them should be able to put the ball down and create plays as a second option (DeRozan can do that).

(06-24-2021, 05:00 PM)ClutchDirk Wrote: Yes he has been super loyal more than any other star recently...

(06-25-2021, 11:03 AM)SwisherPrice Wrote: DeRozan solves the shot-creating weakness but that lack of 3-pt shooting is just too much to overlook. He is so bad, he barely even attempts them.

(06-25-2021, 11:07 AM)soog Wrote: Could Portland have taken CJ off the table because they are concerned about losing Dame?

KP and Dame salaries match well.  Take back Nurkic to clear open up space for him to play, send Brunson to replace the ball handling with whatever picks you can.

anyone see this?
https://twitter.com/dame_lillard/status/1408443129976352771?s=21

(06-25-2021, 11:07 AM)soog Wrote: Could Portland have taken CJ off the table because they are concerned about losing Dame?

KP and Dame salaries match well.  Take back Nurkic to clear open up space for him to play, send Brunson to replace the ball handling with whatever picks you can.

anyone see this?
https://twitter.com/dame_lillard/status/1408443129976352771?s=21

(06-25-2021, 11:07 AM)soog Wrote: Could Portland have taken CJ off the table because they are concerned about losing Dame?

KP and Dame salaries match well.  Take back Nurkic to clear open up space for him to play, send Brunson to replace the ball handling with whatever picks you can.

anyone see this?
https://twitter.com/dame_lillard/status/1408443129976352771?s=21

(06-25-2021, 07:34 AM)HanspardsShowerVoice Wrote: Just a personal hunch, but I think the Mavs are going to go hard after DeRozan as a tone setter going forward for the new front office with Nico.    DeRozan is a Nike client and idolized Kobe, and while he's not a "Superstar" I think he's a legit All Star caliber player and a very respected NBA veteran, and his signing could signal to other players that Dallas is a destination under new ownership.    It also just so happens that Mark said the #1 roster need for the Mavs is another shotmaker/ball handler to take some of the offensive workload off of Luka.


https://www.poundingtherock.com/2020/9/18/21445992/demar-derozan-gets-a-spurs-themed-kobe-v-release-from-nike

Also think going after DeRozan could allow the Mavs to use Brunson as trade ammo before he hits his 2nd contract.

(06-25-2021, 12:18 PM)ClutchDirk Wrote: BE PREPARED...

(06-25-2021, 04:15 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I'm keeping a page of Nike players open on one of my screens.  Now when rumors come out, I'll have to look at agent and shoe contracts.  Sorry if this bothers you as the agent thing did for some.  But, until proven wrong, I'm going to keep an eye on it and track it.

(06-25-2021, 04:15 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: For just about anything.  A few random thoughts.

Like most, I really like the Harrison move...at least conceptually.  I don't know him at all, but the "idea of Harrison" (kind of like the idea of KP), feels like there could be a lot of upside.  What other GM will have as direct a relationship with star players as Nico.  Let me repeat that.  Donnie was tight with certain agents.  Cuban probably is also.  Nico is tight with PLAYERS.

I'm keeping a page of Nike players open on one of my screens.  Now when rumors come out, I'll have to look at agent and shoe contracts.  Sorry if this bothers you as the agent thing did for some.  But, until proven wrong, I'm going to keep an eye on it and track it.  Are we going to do Nike favors like we've done agent favors in the past?  It won't shock me to see Dallas in a rumor for a player I'm certain we don't really want, only to look at the shoe contract and go "oh, that's why".  BTW, that doesn't bother me at all if it makes it more expensive for a competitor to sign that player.

This Nike thing can cut both ways.  We've all jumped on the idea of getting this Nike player or that Nike player.  What do you do with Luka's fellow Jordan Brand buddy THJ?  We sending him packing?  We want shoe contracts and prior relationships with Harrison to matter to the FA's of other teams.  Will it make it harder to say good buy to our own FA's if they are properly aligned?

Do we shoot our wad this summer?  Do we plan for powder next summer?  I have no freaking idea.  Everything we've ever assumed to be true has really changed.  Hopefully we are past this idea that the only way to get good players is to have cap room.  No, get resources and when these Nike stars decide to force their way off of other teams, you trade for them.  I've been harping on the 2023 pick for a while now, but I think getting one is VERY important to getting that true star (especially since there really isn't one available in free agency).  It is possible we spend this summer gathering assets (which can be done without negatively impacting on-court compared to where we are now), with the big move still to come.  Frankly, I hope we are aiming higher than Beal (old) and LaVine (poor D).  

I mentioned JET Terry in a post last night.  I glanced at lineups Kidd coached in Brooklyn, Milwaukee and LA and was shocked to find him as a player under Kidd in both Brooklyn and again in Milwaukee.  Didn't remember that at all.

You usually don't get a great people person who is fantastic at relationships who is also great at leadership/vision and the nuts and bolts or operating an organization.  I still don't know how duties and titles will shake out here, but it feels to me like Harrison is a stallion and you let stallion's run and support the areas that aren't their strength.  Hopefully Finley is that and we become a team that is not only good at recruiting, but good organizationally as well.  Both would be a welcome change.  BTW, it wouldn't shock me to see someone added in more of a consultant role like Rod Thorn is doing in DC or West did in multiple locations.

(06-25-2021, 04:20 PM)ClutchDirk Wrote: Dan you could make a running thread or separate threads for each major rumor...I would love to read them and am very interested in the Nike angles...

(06-25-2021, 04:22 PM)Tyler Wrote: More insight into what types of players Dallas is looking for this summer. Short story - a second major scorer. I imagine a guy like Sexton would at least get their attention. 

https://twitter.com/diamond83/status/1408195480425693188?s=21

(06-25-2021, 04:21 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Maybe we could even use a "Nike's top clients" thread?

(06-25-2021, 04:22 PM)Tyler Wrote: More insight into what types of players Dallas is looking for this summer. Short story - a second major scorer. I imagine a guy like Sexton would at least get their attention.