(12-20-2024, 06:26 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I will be surprised if the Mavs make a move unless there is an injury. Although, the Mavs are in a tricky spot. They feel like they have a contender, but may be a notch below 2-3 teams in the league. Maybe.
If not injuries, I would be surprised if any of the top 7 are moved. Who is the 8th? Grimes probably, but I just wonder what his role is long term. I think he has played well. It just seems like Kidd is not sure he is a lockdown defender yet. Or is it Dinwiddie?
If #8 is Dinwiddie, I wonder if they would move Grimes or Maxi for a guy like Thybulle. Someone who they know could guard elite scorers? I think I would prefer to keep Grimes at this stage. Maxi? That is tricky (I also think you would need to attach something with Maxi), but I may hold on to him right now as well. He does not look good right now. He is so timid with anything related to the ball. Almost allergic to it. But at his best, he provides real value. So it may be best to hold on to him as a wild card.
I'm not saying that I am right, but I would be surprised if they don't make a move. I feel like this is an all in team and if they can improve the team, they will. That's if the right trade presents itself. They won't just throw the 25 #1 away, but if they can add a rotation piece, I can see a move being made. I would throw everything we can at Herbert Jones because I think he could make the difference in a championship or not. He can make life miserable for SGA. I don't know the math for the trade, but I'd do Maxi, Omax, Hardy, our 25 #1 and whatever #2s we can include for him. Start him at the 3 and make Klay our super 6th man whether he likes it or not.