01-21-2026, 06:43 AM
Lively is also a bit of an issue, do we continue to bet on him developing when we can find center talent like Cisse without even using a pick?
There are centers slotted into the 2nd round that are decent looking with nice size. I would not extend him and I would want him to prove he can play a full season before I agree to resign him.
That leads us to Gafford's situation as well and I would probably lean to trading him since his value is still well regarded and we can probably get a good return on him and find a replacement that is younger and on Coopers timeline. In fact I think we just have him stashed away out of fear he could get injured before we can trade him.
Main trade chips I want to consider moving: AD Gafford Klay Martin DLO Hardy and of course we see Powell, Williams and Exum dropping off. Naji also has value but I like his game so who knows about moving him. I can go either way because of a need to add more talent on Coopers timeline but it sure would help things if he could stay on and contribute. Actually if there is anyone else on this list worth keeping it is Klay.
If we see AD still on the roster next season we are going to be tripped up on making moves.
Hopefully ATL is still interested at the TDL to make a move. If he stays we need to have a conversation that the PF position is not right for his game. Cooper is the PF and you need to play at the 5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkpI6w0DCZU Anthony Davis STAYING With Mavs Past 2026 NBA Trade Deadline? Mavericks Trade Rumors Today
There are centers slotted into the 2nd round that are decent looking with nice size. I would not extend him and I would want him to prove he can play a full season before I agree to resign him.
That leads us to Gafford's situation as well and I would probably lean to trading him since his value is still well regarded and we can probably get a good return on him and find a replacement that is younger and on Coopers timeline. In fact I think we just have him stashed away out of fear he could get injured before we can trade him.
Main trade chips I want to consider moving: AD Gafford Klay Martin DLO Hardy and of course we see Powell, Williams and Exum dropping off. Naji also has value but I like his game so who knows about moving him. I can go either way because of a need to add more talent on Coopers timeline but it sure would help things if he could stay on and contribute. Actually if there is anyone else on this list worth keeping it is Klay.
If we see AD still on the roster next season we are going to be tripped up on making moves.
Hopefully ATL is still interested at the TDL to make a move. If he stays we need to have a conversation that the PF position is not right for his game. Cooper is the PF and you need to play at the 5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkpI6w0DCZU Anthony Davis STAYING With Mavs Past 2026 NBA Trade Deadline? Mavericks Trade Rumors Today