Trade & FA 2024-25:

[Smitty]

Assuming Lawson is waived with the Mavs replacing him with another guy to get to a complete 14-man roster these are the numbers F Gump has provided for us:

Apron Room: $3,701,258 | Apron Cushion: $1,000,000
MLE remaining: $4,250,571 | Apron Cushion: $450,687
Vet Min: $2,087,519 | Apron Cushion: $2,613,739

Looking through the list of Free Agents there are a couple I think it'd take the remaining MLE number to get, if that's possible, given the lower cushion $$ but here's a full list of guys that interest me:

Dennis Smith Jr.
Kyle Lowry
Spencer Dinwiddie
Jordan McLaughlin
Patrick Beverley
Marcus Morris
Dario Saric

[BigDirk41]

Assuming Lawson is waived with the Mavs replacing him with another guy to get to a full 14-man roster these are the numbers F Gump has provided for us:

Apron Room: $3,701,258 | Apron Cushion: $1,000,000
MLE remaining: $4,250,571 | Apron Cushion: $450,687
Vet Min: $2,087,519 | Apron Cushion: $2,613,739

Looking through the list of Free Agents there are a couple I think it'd take the remaining MLE number to get, if that's possible, given the lower cushion $$ but here's a full list of guys that interest me:

Dennis Smith Jr.
Kyle Lowry
Spencer Dinwiddie
Jordan McLaughlin
Patrick Beverly
Marcus Morris
Dario Saric

How is Beverly's defense now?

[Chicagojk]

[Pompey] The 76ers are in discussions to try and sign Miami Heat free agent and former Sixer Haywood Highsmith. He could demand anywhere from $6 million to $8 million based on his improved play and impact as a role player.
The Sixers have interest in trading for Brooklyn Nets power forward Dorian Finny-Smith. They’ve also been in discussions with Miami Heat free agent and former Sixer Haywood Highsmith as a free-agent option. Houston Rockets free agent Reggie Bullock could be another option, but maybe for minimum salary.

Highsmith came into the league on a Sixers two-way contract in Jan. 8, 2019. After being waived on June 24, 2019, he spent time with the Delaware Blue Coats, where he received multiple 10-day contracts with Miami before the Heat signed him to a standard contract on March 8, 2022. Highsmith had career earnings of $4.2 million over his three NBA seasons. However, he could demand anywhere from $6 million to $8 million based on his improved play and impact as a role player.

[msf4717]

Assuming Lawson is waived with the Mavs replacing him with another guy to get to a full 14-man roster these are the numbers F Gump has provided for us:

Apron Room: $3,701,258 | Apron Cushion: $1,000,000
MLE remaining: $4,250,571 | Apron Cushion: $450,687
Vet Min: $2,087,519 | Apron Cushion: $2,613,739

Looking through the list of Free Agents there are a couple I think it'd take the remaining MLE number to get, if that's possible, given the lower cushion $$ but here's a full list of guys that interest me:

Dennis Smith Jr.
Kyle Lowry
Spencer Dinwiddie
Jordan McLaughlin
Patrick Beverly
Marcus Morris
Dario Saric

My list is 

Dennis Smith Jr.
Kyle Lowry
Marcus Morris

with break glass in case of emergency options of:

Dinwiddie 
Saric

[Smitty]

How is Beverly's defense now?

Definitely not what it once was but as a 3rd PG that will get a lot of DNP's I think he would accept that role and money while being serviceable when called on.

[SleepingHero]

I'm not convinced it's going to be a big problem, but if it is then I'd expect them to address it prior to the TDL.

I think I'm getting here too. 

I'm very high on Grimes being that guy. I think Klay still has it (though not at his peak). 

At worst, perhaps the Mavs wait until the TDL, and use their last 2 firsts to get a guy like Marcus Smart

[Jym]

I think I'm getting here too. 

I'm very high on Grimes being that guy. I think Klay still has it (though not at his peak). 

At worst, perhaps the Mavs wait until the TDL, and use their last 2 firsts to get a guy like Marcus Smart

I thought the Grizzlies were insane to give up that much for him and that seems like even worse of an idea now

[Winter]

I think Beverly is just a smaller Grant Williams in the lockeroom.

I think DSJ might actually work.

[Smitty]

I think Beverly is just a smaller Grant Williams in the lockeroom.

You could be right. He’s not my favorite name on the list but I can see the fit given the role and money is all.

[SleepingHero]

@esidery
The Kings have let it be known Keegan Murray isn’t available in trade talks, per
@sam_amick on @Sactown1140
(https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_a8jGQWRDE4&feature=youtu.be).

It’s unlikely Sacramento would be able to get into conversations for star-level players without the inclusion of Murray.

[SleepingHero]

@TheDunkCentral
The Miami Heat are currently viewed as the favorites to land DeMar DeRozan, per
@jovanbuha


“The Lakers aggressively pursued Klay Thompson, but Thompson turned down their offer of more years and money from the Lakers to join the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources. They’ve now turned their attention to DeMar DeRozan, though the Miami Heat are currently viewed as slight favorites to land the 15-year veteran and six-time All-Star, according to league sources.”

[Smitty]

My list is 

Dennis Smith Jr.
Kyle Lowry
Marcus Morris

with break glass in case of emergency options of:

Dinwiddie 
Saric

Don’t sleep on McLaughlin

Per 36 last year: 11.2 ppg , 6.3 ast , 4.1 rbs | shooting splits 48/47/72 | DEFRTG 100.1 | DBPM 2.9


Current free agents with a positive EPM

DeMar DeRozan
Dennis Smith Jr
Jordan McLaughlin
Spencer Dinwiddie
Robert Covington

[KillerLeft]

@TheDunkCentral
The Miami Heat are currently viewed as the favorites to land DeMar DeRozan, per
@jovanbuha


“The Lakers aggressively pursued Klay Thompson, but Thompson turned down their offer of more years and money from the Lakers to join the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources. They’ve now turned their attention to DeMar DeRozan, though the Miami Heat are currently viewed as slight favorites to land the 15-year veteran and six-time All-Star, according to league sources.”

My prediction is that Pat Riley is going to make Pelinka his bitch on this one, though how DeRozan fits with Butler and Adebayo is miles beyond me. I am imagining them trying to run their entire motion offense completely inside the 3-point arc, lol.

[KillerLeft]

Wasn't this the guy (Tristan Vukcevic) people were shocked to learn Washington hadn't prioritized over other players the other day? He couldn't get anything more than a 2-way contract, apparently. Just another example of how the league doesn't always see these guys the way we do. 

https://x.com/MikeAScotto/status/1808545417166270541

[Chicagojk]

some Mavericks thoughts in a column

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2024/7/3/2...s-warriors

What’s your favorite under-the-radar deal so far?
Chau: Naji Marshall to Dallas on a three-year, $27 million contract is unbelievable value for the Mavs. On their own, Marshall’s outrageous 7-foot-1 wingspan and lateral fluidity make him an incredibly versatile defender, never mind the hellaciousness that he brings on that end. If he can shoot his 3s at or near last year’s percentages on all the wide-open looks he’ll be fielding from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, he’ll more than fill the void left by the departing Derrick Jones Jr.



Whose 2025 Finals chances do you like more right now: Dallas Mavericks or Oklahoma City Thunder?
Kram: Thunder. Dallas and Oklahoma City both scored exactly 636 points in their second-round clash, which was decided by free throws in the final seconds of Game 6. The two teams were basically even in the playoffs, after OKC was superior in the regular season. And while the Mavericks have spent the summer shuffling around roughly equivalent players, the Thunder added Alex Caruso and Hartenstein without sacrificing any first-round picks that they could use for further upgrades. The answer is the Thunder, and it’s not all that close right now.

Chau: It’s been five years since Sam Presti made the Paul George trade that landed him his future superstar in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more than a handful of first-round picks. Five years later, with the fruits of an epic rebuild plain to see, it’s safe to say that he’s really good at this. The Thunder have become a defense-oriented, five-out juggernaut out West—and that was before they added Caruso. And now, they’ve finally shored up their biggest weakness with the signing of junkyard-dog center Hartenstein. It’s not just the 2025 Finals. With any luck, they’ll be contending for the next half decade.


Dollinger: We haven’t seen a team lose in the Finals and make it back the next season since LeBron was in Cleveland. The Mavericks went on a fairy-tale run as a fifth seed that made it to the Finals, but the Thunder were dominant all season, posting 57 wins while leaning heavily on their younger players. Add another year of experience and some Presti-perfect additions, and Oklahoma City could very well be a full-blown juggernaut next season. Dallas has added some smart reinforcements, but banking on Irving (32 years old) and Thompson (34) to hold up is no sure thing.

Pina: Thunder. This is a no-brainer. The Mavericks have the best player, but the Thunder have a much deeper team and way more on- and off-court flexibility. In adding Caruso and Hartenstein, OKC solved last year’s most glaring problems while building what should somewhat easily be the best defense in the league. They’re deep enough to have an answer for pretty much any problem. They’re talented enough to overwhelm. They have shotmaking, 3-point shooting, and an attack-the-rim mentality. Good luck to the rest of the Western Conference.

[ThisIStheYear]

Don’t sleep on McLaughlin

Per 36 last year: 11.2 ppg , 6.3 ast , 4.1 rbs | shooting splits 48/47/72 | DEFRTG 100.1 | DBPM 2.9


Current free agents with a positive EPM

DeMar DeRozan
Dennis Smith Jr
Jordan McLaughlin
Spencer Dinwiddie
Robert Covington

DSJ is the right choice here, if he comes in knowing his minutes will be pretty sporadic except when Luka and Kyrie are injured or in load management, which between them could be 30 games at least, especially with what we’ve seen from Luka lately. He needs rest and Kyrie does not need to be overplayed.  An excellent defender who knows his role and can run point is exactly what this team needs. Outside of catastrophes that make planning moot, Kyrie and Luka missing enough games to put the Mavs in the lower half of the playoff seedings is the team’s biggest risk. They need to take out some insurance if they can afford it. This window may not be so wide as it is this coming season.

[mvossman]

Is there a scenario where the Mavs use their last 2 FRP's, Maxi's contract (and smaller stuff) to get a POA defender?

They could have had a really good one for the MLE, but seem to think offense is more important in the starting lineup. They already have two good options off the bench. If they were to spend that kind of capital it would be for a starter and you immediately have a locker room problem. When they signed Klay they basically commuted to having three offense only starters

[BigDirk41]

some Mavericks thoughts in a column

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2024/7/3/2...s-warriors

What’s your favorite under-the-radar deal so far?
Chau: Naji Marshall to Dallas on a three-year, $27 million contract is unbelievable value for the Mavs. On their own, Marshall’s outrageous 7-foot-1 wingspan and lateral fluidity make him an incredibly versatile defender, never mind the hellaciousness that he brings on that end. If he can shoot his 3s at or near last year’s percentages on all the wide-open looks he’ll be fielding from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, he’ll more than fill the void left by the departing Derrick Jones Jr.



Whose 2025 Finals chances do you like more right now: Dallas Mavericks or Oklahoma City Thunder?
Kram: Thunder. Dallas and Oklahoma City both scored exactly 636 points in their second-round clash, which was decided by free throws in the final seconds of Game 6. The two teams were basically even in the playoffs, after OKC was superior in the regular season. And while the Mavericks have spent the summer shuffling around roughly equivalent players, the Thunder added Alex Caruso and Hartenstein without sacrificing any first-round picks that they could use for further upgrades. The answer is the Thunder, and it’s not all that close right now.

Chau: It’s been five years since Sam Presti made the Paul George trade that landed him his future superstar in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more than a handful of first-round picks. Five years later, with the fruits of an epic rebuild plain to see, it’s safe to say that he’s really good at this. The Thunder have become a defense-oriented, five-out juggernaut out West—and that was before they added Caruso. And now, they’ve finally shored up their biggest weakness with the signing of junkyard-dog center Hartenstein. It’s not just the 2025 Finals. With any luck, they’ll be contending for the next half decade.


Dollinger: We haven’t seen a team lose in the Finals and make it back the next season since LeBron was in Cleveland. The Mavericks went on a fairy-tale run as a fifth seed that made it to the Finals, but the Thunder were dominant all season, posting 57 wins while leaning heavily on their younger players. Add another year of experience and some Presti-perfect additions, and Oklahoma City could very well be a full-blown juggernaut next season. Dallas has added some smart reinforcements, but banking on Irving (32 years old) and Thompson (34) to hold up is no sure thing.

Pina: Thunder. This is a no-brainer. The Mavericks have the best player, but the Thunder have a much deeper team and way more on- and off-court flexibility. In adding Caruso and Hartenstein, OKC solved last year’s most glaring problems while building what should somewhat easily be the best defense in the league. They’re deep enough to have an answer for pretty much any problem. They’re talented enough to overwhelm. They have shotmaking, 3-point shooting, and an attack-the-rim mentality. Good luck to the rest of the Western Conference.

I really disagree with their takes as far as the Thunder clearly being the better team now. The most obvious thing to point out is that Luka was not healthy at all. He really didn't look close to right until the last 2 games, maybe 3 tops. The other thing is PJ and Gafford came over at the trade deadline so they were implemented on the fly. With a off-season and camp with the team, they will both be better next year. 

Next all the players the Mavs have added are better than the players from last year's team. I'll take Klay, Naji, Grimes over THJ, DJJ and Green. I'm not an Omax believer like most on here. To me he's a really interesting project and nothing more. I hope he works out, but those guys rarely do. That being said, if Omax becomes what most here seem to think, this team becomes super scary. 

This is the most talented Mavs team of all time imo. That doesn't guarantee them a title, but the talent from top to bottom is crazy right now. For the first time that I can ever recall, we are talking about actual quality players to fill out last roster spots. These are almost always guys that will never play except garbage time or some project of Donnie's. 

Our stud center Lively will be better in year two and that's scary for the NBA. If Luka and the rest of the team are healthy in the playoffs, I'll take this team against anyone in the West. The Celtics are a different animal, but hopefully we add some new layers and wrinkles to the offense next year.

[SleepingHero]

They could have had a really good one for the MLE, but seem to think offense is more important in the starting lineup. They already have two good options off the bench. If they were to spend that kind of capital it would be for a starter and you immediately have a locker room problem. When they signed Klay they basically commuted to having three offense only starters

I just disagree whole heartedly with your description of Klay. He is not an "offense-only" type of player, even if he's lost a step or three. 

I don't think he can be our POA defender the level that DJJ was, but he's certainly a passable level defender. And what he brings on the offensive end more than makes up for his defensive deficiencies.

[SleepingHero]

@NationMffl
List of players the Dallas Mavericks should target with the remaining MLE and vet min:

Dennis Smith Jr.
Markelle Fultz
Spencer Dinwiddie
Pat Beverley
Robert Covington
Marcus Morris
Kyle Lowry



Markieff Morris replied to this tweet and said:
@Keefmorris
Marcus Morris would be perfect!


Even though that would take what is most likely the final roster spot. Is Kieff coming back as a player? Or as a coach?