05-24-2025, 02:03 PM
(05-24-2025, 01:45 PM)Winter Wrote: "Sources tell The Stein Line that Dallas will be looking to add a capable starter this summer who can later transition into a complementary role once Irving has returned to active duty."
The word "starter" in this case is interesting. With Kyrie missing much of the season, any backup rotation player from another team will get a chance to be a "starter." I suppose that could be inviting for someone like Tyus Jones who couldn't find any minutes late in the season with Phoenix.
I'm not sure it rules out current starters from other teams, but I would suspect players like Holiday and Derrick White would not be the players one would imagine transitioning into backup roles with the return of Kyrie. Certainly the salaries wouldn't suggest a backup role.
The words, "capable starter" makes me think Dallas is looking for a solid rotation PG playing maybe 20-25 mpg at the very least.
Yes, if true it leads you to believe they really like the team mostly as is and you are looking at the Lonzo, Chris Paul player types. Probably not the Sexton types I believe. But he could fit in the high side of this.
I have no trust in the front office but I got the impression before Flagg they really liked the roster and thought if they found an upgrade at point they were good to go. At the time I didn’t get the idea PJ or Gafford was going to be offered for this player. I disagreed that roster was anywhere close.