06-01-2024, 12:05 AM
I don't think the Mavs need any urgency to add new pieces this offseason. The main task is going to be to move off THJ's salary so they can keep DJJ.
As disappointing as Exum has been in the playoffs, Hardy has really shown something. I'd like to see him have the opportunity to take the 6th man role off the bench next season. Similarly, PJ and Gafford will have a full offseason to integrate into the offense.
And I think we still can't fully appreciate the potential for Lively. Even if his defense can't improve much from its already very high level, there's a lot he can improve on in offense. Not just free throws, but if he can start shooting threes, it will unlock a new level for the offense. It would be the 5-out AND lob threat we always hoped for with KP, but never really delivered.
As disappointing as Exum has been in the playoffs, Hardy has really shown something. I'd like to see him have the opportunity to take the 6th man role off the bench next season. Similarly, PJ and Gafford will have a full offseason to integrate into the offense.
And I think we still can't fully appreciate the potential for Lively. Even if his defense can't improve much from its already very high level, there's a lot he can improve on in offense. Not just free throws, but if he can start shooting threes, it will unlock a new level for the offense. It would be the 5-out AND lob threat we always hoped for with KP, but never really delivered.
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