(07-11-2026, 12:13 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I don't have a good feel for this new front office yet. I do think they will continue to look opportunistic but I feel they will shy away from a lateral type move just to balance the roster out. I think they will feel less pressure to fix the roster now, while if a lesser known GM was hired that pressure would have been higher.
While I disagree, I think they may believe they are closer to a good team than most of us think and may be looking for a bigger trade sooner rather than later. Not the 60 million dollar player but the all star caliber player. I would prefer taking a longer term approach but with the role players they have signed (mid 20's and not trading Kyrie) makes me think they may have a quicker roadmap. Would they be right? It would take a lot of Ifs. If Lively can stay healthy, If Kyrie can get back to his previous level, If Morez is a plus player early in his career. If Flagg makes the second year jump. Etc.
May is thinking championship in year two. That means playoffs this year as a warm up.
I think the most likely scenario this season, assuming no major injuries, is the Mavs start out real slow. This board freaks out and panics. Then somewhere in first half of season they figure out how to win. They peak at about game 60. This board is in ecstasy. Then young legs grow tired. They go out first or second round of playoffs. This board cries about the players they think let them down.