06-14-2024, 01:32 PM
(06-14-2024, 09:47 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I don't get the small high priced bench guard trade thoughts. That is Hardy next year. It is his year to sink or swim. I would strongly consider being proactive and sign him to an extension. He is an NBA player. Could be a good one if he continues to fine tune his game. Not a certainty. Give him some security and get a discount by signing him early.
Mavs need to be on a look out for 2-3 things. Another PF (maxi replacement) and probably a starting level wing. If Omax is a player, you may only need one of the prior. And they need a 4th/5th guard who can run an offense. The fourth guard is probably a minimum guy. The Maxi replacement and starting wing could be one player, but that is a real tough player to find. Mavs need to keep their assets and find this player. It probably won't be this year. If not, I would look for an older veteran who can score a little from the wing to be a stop gap.
A realistic scenario might be to send Green + pick for Caruso. Then stretch waive Timmy. Between the two we should be able to get close to full MLE for DJJ. Caruso adds better shooting and some additional playmaking to the starting lineup and DJJ becomes your primary bench forward. Then you see what you get from Maxi/Omax/Hardy/Exum.