Taking the comparison to 2011 further really highlights where the Mavs need to get better. It's no secret, you have to look at upgrading the frontcourt. DFS, Powell and Kleber are the pieces you have play with. Probably Brunson too, because of the contract.
Luka (Kidd) - advantage Luka
KP (Dirk) - big advantage Dirk, but KP is no slouch when healthy
Brunson (JJB) - can do
Bullock/Green (Stevenson) - can do
Powell (Chandler) - Mavs have to find a starting center, or move KP to five and bring in a banging power forward.
THJ (JET) - Hardaway has been terrible. He's playing with no confidence, something JET never lacked. But he can be better. I just don't think you can afford to trade him unless it's a clear 1-1 upgrade.
DFS (Marion) - I love Dorian but he's no Matrix.
Kleber (Cardinal) - Can you get value here to upgrade your top-6?
Luka (Kidd) - advantage Luka
KP (Dirk) - big advantage Dirk, but KP is no slouch when healthy
Brunson (JJB) - can do
Bullock/Green (Stevenson) - can do
Powell (Chandler) - Mavs have to find a starting center, or move KP to five and bring in a banging power forward.
THJ (JET) - Hardaway has been terrible. He's playing with no confidence, something JET never lacked. But he can be better. I just don't think you can afford to trade him unless it's a clear 1-1 upgrade.
DFS (Marion) - I love Dorian but he's no Matrix.
Kleber (Cardinal) - Can you get value here to upgrade your top-6?