05-18-2026, 06:53 AM
(05-17-2026, 01:35 PM)loki Wrote: I'd say Eason is the worst of the three. PJ vs Watson is debatable, but Watson is 5 years younger and still improving.
The Mavs could use the $20.8M trade exception from the AD deal to offer up to $22.4M AAV over 4 years. I don't think Eason is worth that. Watson will likely gets offers in that range from teams with cap space, but Denver may try to keep him if they can find a way to dump Cam Johnson/Zeke Nnaji and waive Valanciunas. That might allow them to sneak under the 2nd apron. Could still be worth exploring though.
There was a Mavs video I saw of PJ's top ten plays this year. They looked great.
PJ had a poor season. I don't think his defense was anywhere close to where it needed it to be. Injuries also played a factor as is playing in a lost season. I really hope they can rebound his value this year. Either for the Mavs or as an asset.
Looking back, he was probably hurt the most from the blunder of the roster. It was doomed from the start (Man, how could i have been so wrong?). Throwing him out there with no point guard, an 19 year old Coop handling the ball, limited shooting, and terrible spacing just put him in a terrible spot. I think both him and Gafford are best when the floor is spread and you have guys who can put pressure on defenses. Then they can do what they do best.
He needs to be better on defense though if he wants to be a solid fit with Coop. I don't think anyone is going to fear his three point shot, but if he shots 37-38% he at least becomes not a weakness there...even if teams don't worry about him shooting it.