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I like Marshall, but his best role is the direct backup to Flagg as their offensive games (attack the basket off the dribble and shoot a three if you absolutely have to) are similar.  His full allowable extension is too high for that role.  He's probably made himself some money this season, but there isn't a team out there that is going to pay over the MLE for him.

Unfortunately, PJ next to Flagg is even worse than Marshall next to Flagg.  I don't think we have our answer at this position yet.  Both PJ and Marshall are nice players to have and I'd probably like to have one of them off of my bench longer term.  But neither is critical to what needs to be built around Flagg.

I don't profess to know the right number to pay Marshall. Higher than where he's at, but maybe below the MLE?

I do think he should get re-signed/extended. DAL has slightly improved its draft assets and opened up some room in the salary cap, but we (i.e., whoever fills the GM shoes) need to be able opportunistically make trades to continue to improve. Having useable players like Gaff, PJ and Naji on reasonable salaries gives us known value assets for salary matching when the opportunity presents itself.