Trade & FA 2024-25:

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I can see the need for bench 4 like some of you. But only in the regular season. The Mavs have the personnel and position versatility to play however they want in the playoffs. Maxi's 10-15 games he has left in him this season and O-Max getting some burn, is enough to keep PJ and Naji's minutes down till the playoffs. Once there, the Mavs can play however they want, without a Maxi/Omax/Trade.

Want 5-out? PJ is the 5. Easy!
Think Naji is too small at the 4? Luka is big. Easy!

I think that is probably the Mavs thinking.  Unless an injury pops up prior to the trading deadline.  

Marshall can play some 4 and may steal some minutes there in a playoff series as minutes are tight as is.  Right now, Omax has his chance to play a little.  Not enough to really hurt you if he is not productive but enough for him to show he deserves those minutes.  Maxi can be closely monitored and try to have him right for a playoff run.   

As I said earlier, I am not sure it is worth it to use a remaining asset for a guy where the minutes are hard to find.   Although it is tricky.  Mavs are a contender and they need to move if they find a clear upgrade.  I just don't expect that to happn.