Trade & FA 2024-25:

[KillerLeft]

IMO any move for a backup 4 should have much more emphasis on defensive skillset than offensive. I think there are guys on the team, particularly the newest additions that have more offensive upside than we have seen so far that should progress even more as the season goes on. It's our defense that I think has more of a limiting ceiling than our offense.

I agree, with the arrival of Thompson, Marshall and Grimes, and with Gafford coming off the bench...IF Luka and Kyrie are playing like Luka and Kyrie. 

Since we both think the remaining big spots should be defensive oriented, it's pretty tough for me to envision a deal the Mavs would like that would bring in a better defender than Kleber or O-Max. O-Max showing signs of playability, even limited playability, really moves the needle for me.