07-30-2026, 11:18 AM
IMO, the biggest roster decision right now is how to fit 16 contracts into 15 slots. I hope M&M don't feel pressed to make a knee jerk roster decision.
Once that is done (barring any "Godfather" trades) I could see letting the guys get back to DAL and find some time in the gym together as a prelude to training camp. Coop's trainer last week said they are in Maine for a few weeks, then heading back to DAL to start ramping up for the new season. My hope is this is an invitation for all the new guys to show up and get a feel for each other ahead of TC opening on October 1st. That gives ~4 1/2 months before the TDL to see what's working and what isn't.
One comment on reading the posts for the last few weeks is there is very little talk about defensive capabilities. A year ago, defensive skill was felt to be as important as offensive skill. Now it's all about shooting, ball handling and passing. Not saying it's wrong, just that the focus feels like it's changed a lot over the last season.
Once that is done (barring any "Godfather" trades) I could see letting the guys get back to DAL and find some time in the gym together as a prelude to training camp. Coop's trainer last week said they are in Maine for a few weeks, then heading back to DAL to start ramping up for the new season. My hope is this is an invitation for all the new guys to show up and get a feel for each other ahead of TC opening on October 1st. That gives ~4 1/2 months before the TDL to see what's working and what isn't.
One comment on reading the posts for the last few weeks is there is very little talk about defensive capabilities. A year ago, defensive skill was felt to be as important as offensive skill. Now it's all about shooting, ball handling and passing. Not saying it's wrong, just that the focus feels like it's changed a lot over the last season.
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