I'm reading that the LA Clippers want to trade a package revolving around Norman Powell and Terance Mann for Miles Bridges? I'd be very interested in Terance Mann. Perhaps, swap Kleber for him in a 3-team deal. Mann only makes $424K more than Kleber.
Mann gives the Mavs another good defensive option to use against guys like Antman, Shai, Jalen Brown... one who has been more healthy than Grimes and Exum, and is who more proven than Naji, Grimes and Exum. Having Mann will also properly open the door for Luka to play some minutes at PF, since Kleber cannot be relied upon. Kleber is a depreciating asset too. The Mavs FO can only expect lower and lower returns for him after this summer. Yet the Hornets might be interested in him to replace Bridges at PF there, so I'd strike if there's a chance.
1) Main lineup: Kyrie, Grimes (POA), Luka, PJW, Lifford
2) One of Luka or Kyrie: Luka/Kyrie, Grimes/Mann (POA), Klay, PJW, Lifford
3) Luka at PF lineup: Kyrie, Mann (POA), Klay, Luka, Lifford
Of course, this relegates Naji to more of a backup... but the reason I consider it is I don't know if Naji can be an effective POA defender in the 2nd and 3rd lineups above. It also removes a PITA Luka-defender from potentially going to another rival.
If the Mavs FO can get Mann for Kleber, then the Mavs would become joint favorites along with the Celtics and Thunder, which they are not right now IMO.
Mann gives the Mavs another good defensive option to use against guys like Antman, Shai, Jalen Brown... one who has been more healthy than Grimes and Exum, and is who more proven than Naji, Grimes and Exum. Having Mann will also properly open the door for Luka to play some minutes at PF, since Kleber cannot be relied upon. Kleber is a depreciating asset too. The Mavs FO can only expect lower and lower returns for him after this summer. Yet the Hornets might be interested in him to replace Bridges at PF there, so I'd strike if there's a chance.
1) Main lineup: Kyrie, Grimes (POA), Luka, PJW, Lifford
2) One of Luka or Kyrie: Luka/Kyrie, Grimes/Mann (POA), Klay, PJW, Lifford
3) Luka at PF lineup: Kyrie, Mann (POA), Klay, Luka, Lifford
Of course, this relegates Naji to more of a backup... but the reason I consider it is I don't know if Naji can be an effective POA defender in the 2nd and 3rd lineups above. It also removes a PITA Luka-defender from potentially going to another rival.
If the Mavs FO can get Mann for Kleber, then the Mavs would become joint favorites along with the Celtics and Thunder, which they are not right now IMO.
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