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[HoosierDaddyKid]

Middleton has arrived...I think they will keep him. He is Kidd's guy so I can see him being a Mav for a long time, maybe the rest of his career

I'm not so sure about that. Injuries have really taken a toll on his game since he won a chip in 21. The same for Klay. He's a good vet to have around though. I just don't know if they decide to keep him or tear it all the way down to the studs to rebuild around CF.

[Chicagojk]

These guys are going to find a way to win all four of these must-lose games.

Bagley is a walking double-double off the bench in limited minutes.  But, I get the feeling he gives them up as fast as he scores them.  Bench scoring has to come from somewhere, but you also need your center to anchor the D.  I see the value in Middleton going forward.  I'm struggling to decide if I'd keep Bagley if Gafford was traded.  I'm personally more fond of Cisse.

Middleton has looked good.   Health will be the thing with him.  He is a little older but by the first few games as a Mavs it looks like a guy who could help a good team.    For the Mavs?  At the moment, it is tough to go into next season with PJ, Marshall, Martin and Middleton.   If you could move one, I could see Middleton being back.  Lets give it more of a runway to see how he does as the season runs down.

Bagley has been impressive on the boards and with his touch inside.   I wish Gafford would throw up the stats Bagley is putting up with rebounds and points.  Would i want him back next year?  That is a tough one.  I would lean no at the moment.    That could change as well.   I have liked the first few games from him though.

I haven't seen anything from Tyus yet, but want to give him more 15-20 games.   At the moment, he is a now for a backup point guard for me.

[Scott41theMavs]

Simply disastrous win. I'm a firm believer that having Tyus, Martin, and Klay anchor the lineup at the end of the game would give the Mavs a chance to lose each of the next three, as long as they can avoid getting into a blowout situation.

[ThisIStheYear]

Middleton has arrived...I think they will keep him. He is Kidd's guy so I can see him being a Mav for a long time, maybe the rest of his career

Simply disastrous win. I'm a firm believer that having Tyus, Martin, and Klay anchor the lineup at the end of the game would give the Mavs a chance to lose each of the next three, as long as they can avoid getting into a blowout situation.

It would be insane to pay Middleton market value as an unrestricted free agent. All he’ll do is eat resources against the cap, tax, and aprons that could actually go to a useful purpose. Middleton will command more than a vet minimum.  The Mavs have no advantage at all signing him. He has no reason to be here. He’s not on the Flagg timeline. He has 1 or 2 years at most left as a decent player. His only role on this team will be to help win a few meaningless games. He was acquired for the purpose of dumping salary.