Trade & FA 2024-25:

[audiosway]

Our offense has been suspect all year. I think Klay‘s impact on our spacing and shooting efficiency has not been brought up nearly often enough. We will finally have a legitimate third scorer on a nightly basis and he will do it without needing a ton of iso plays being called for him but within the flow of the offense. 

Also we still have plenty of options to lock down fools. Lively, Gafford, PJ, Grimes, Marshall, Exum, Kleber. That’s seven (!) guys who play above average defense in their area on the court. Kidd will have plenty good lineup possibilities and he’s already shown that he can build a lockdown defense despite HUGE midseason roster changes.

I think it’s time to sit back and have some trust in this FO. They appear to have a clear vision for this team all while being super flexible to me if changes are needed to be made on the fly.

This. Klay on the court would open up the offense like never before. You'll see driving lanes for Luka and Kai that we didn't see last year.

I see why Nico likes Grimes and how it was that he got traded. Divincenzo's contract is what made him start over Grimes. Also, I think making Brunson happy played into that as well since those 2 played together in college.

I think there is a possibility that Grimes was brought in as part of the future core of the team. That kid is young, high BBIQ, he can pass, he is an Elite defender. More so than DJJ or Marshall. And can score at all 3 levels as well as make plays. I knew he was good but he is special. He is also very athletic with good length. Very strong player too.

I am seriously starting to think that Dallas just got considerably better. Marshall is an enforcer type. He can defend and shoot. He is basically DJJ with more length and less athletic.

I think Grimes may be a possible long term solution for Kai aging out. He's a 6'5" 2 guard that can play the 3 like DJJ did. Imagine Klay coming in and Grimes being surrounded with Klay, Kai, and Luka working with him.

Obviously we need to see how it all plays out but I am definitely giving Nico the benefit of the doubt. He has earned it. I think we may see him playing chess right now while the rest play checkers. It feels great to finally have confidence like that in the FO.