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[Chicagojk]

I really like Nembhard. Time will tell if he can overcome his size and be a good backup on a good team. He has had some off games. I am not surprised with his shooting issues lately. I expect many more 6 point games than 20 point games. Last night he shot poorly and had some turnovers. I had not problem with most of his shots he took. There have been several games where I thought Williams had the better game but I view Nembhard higher. Despite his size, I think he does a lot of things on defense to make him playable. I like how he doesn’t go for pump fakes and how he isn’t afraid to put his body on bigger players.

Even with his off shooting nights he still creates a lot of shots for others. I think he needs to have better plan for when he gets deep in the lane with length on him but I think (hope) the Mavs have something with him.

[Smitty]

I really like Nembhard.  Time will tell if he can overcome his size and be a good backup on a good team.  He has had some off games.  I am not surprised with his shooting issues lately.  I expect many more 6 point games than 20 point games.  Last night he shot poorly and had some turnovers.  I had not problem with most of his shots he took.  There have been several games where I thought Williams had the better game but I view Nembhard higher.  Despite his size, I think he does a lot of things on defense to make him playable.  I like how he doesn’t go for pump fakes and how he isn’t afraid to put his body on bigger players.

Even with his off shooting nights he still creates a lot of shots for others.  I think he needs to have better plan for when he gets deep in the lane with length on him but I think (hope) the Mavs have something with him.

I just imagine Kyrie getting the Nembhard minutes. We’ve talked up the rookie, for good reason, but imagine what the team’s ceiling would be with Kai out there instead.

[KillerLeft]

I really like Nembhard...Despite his size, I think he does a lot of things on defense to make him playable.  I like how he doesn’t go for pump fakes and how he isn’t afraid to put his body on bigger players.

I agree, he plays hard on the defensive end. Still, at his size, it's not all up to him, sadly. The entire team has to be able to compensate, and this starts at the strategy level. I can't remember which game it was where this was happening (one of the last few) but the other night, every time one of the forwards or Davis would brick one of those patented, pointless Mavericks midrange jump shots, Nembhard kept being the only one back and ended up being forced into the low man spot in defensive transition. I don't think it ended well even one time. Imo, this has contributed greatly to the current status quo of Williams closing games, despite Nembhard being the better half-court facilitator. In turn, that has led to more "point Flagg" down the stretch (though that might be a bug, not a feature, from Kidd's POV, not sure). 

I really like Nembhard, too. Not enough (yet) to pencil him in as even the 2nd PG on a good team, though I think it's a good goal for him.

[Chicagojk]

I just imagine Kyrie getting the Nembhard minutes. We’ve talked up the rookie, for good reason, but imagine what the team’s ceiling would be with Kai out there instead.

The fit with Ky is a little tricky imo.  Although I am getting way in front of the horse.  Who knows if Nemby is a long term fit or if Kyrie is a long term Mav.  Ideally I would want a backup point guard with some size to play with Kyrie.  I really don't consider Kyrie a real point guard.  Great ball handler and scorer but not sure he is best to lead an offense.   I think Flagg gets there in time....maybe sooner than we think.   Although until he does a Kyrie led offense with the current roster is still a little tricky imo.

[Chicagojk]

Pretty remarkable

https://x.com/all_things_mavs/status/200...08364?s=61

[loki]

AD is out for "a few games". Let's see if it turns into 14 again.

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2004615905922400621

[Mavs2021]

AD is out for "a few games". Let's see if it turns into 14 again.

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2004615905922400621

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[Winter]

Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a minor groin strain and is expected to miss multiple games, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Trade deadline is in 6 weeks. If he's going to be out at least 3-4 weeks, I'd expect the Mavs to push all roster decisions to the offseason. Get a better draft pick. Get a GM in place.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Pretty remarkable

https://x.com/all_things_mavs/status/200...08364?s=61

Maybe Joe Dumars was right about Queen. CF is starting to let the game slow down for him.

[Chicagojk]

Getting a desired first pick in the draft and that player delivering. Some good feelings entering the season. Some good AD moments. Some exciting wins.

Although as we approach the end of 2025, we currently have just two more wins than the Brooklyn Nets. And the same number of wins as the Utah Jazz.

[DanSchwartzgan]

Marc Stein
@TheSteinLine
The Mavericks have formally applied to the league office for a Disabled Player Exception on both Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum, league sources say.

Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
A few things here:

-Exum DPE will be worth $1.1M if approved. Lively DPE will be worth $2.6M if approved

-DAL will have until March 10 to use either DPE on a rest-of-season signing (or trade/waiver acquisition for a player on an expiring contract)

-DAL can't sign and fit in a player under their second-apron hard cap until January 6

-DAL will need to create a roster spot (DPE is a signing exception, not a roster exception)

[KillerLeft]

Marc Stein
@TheSteinLine
The Mavericks have formally applied to the league office for a Disabled Player Exception on both Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum, league sources say.

Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
A few things here:

-Exum DPE will be worth $1.1M if approved. Lively DPE will be worth $2.6M if approved

-DAL will have until March 10 to use either DPE on a rest-of-season signing (or trade/waiver acquisition for a player on an expiring contract)

-DAL can't sign and fit in a player under their second-apron hard cap until January 6

-DAL will need to create a roster spot (DPE is a signing exception, not a roster exception)

Does this affect their abilities to trade either of those guys, or to cut Exum?

[F Gump]

Does this affect their abilities to trade either of those guys, or to cut Exum?

No.

Nor does it signal they have any particular plans to make moves which will make these exceptions usable.

Filing for a DPE is a "just in case" kind of thing, and the vast majority of these end up unused, because (as noted) it doesn't bestow roster room or allow a team to avoid apron/hard cap/tax consequences of adding another player.

[KillerLeft]

I'm seeing stuff pop up (only on FB, I haven't found anything credible yet) that Kyrie is set to make his return on Jan 7...anyone else seeing anything about this?

[myconsumerclub]

I would be happy if Kyrie got back by then its been rumored mid January so it may be true.

[Winter]

According to The Athletic, Anthony Davis is set to play tonight against the 76ers.

[DanSchwartzgan]

I'm watching a Kevin O'Connor pod from a couple of days ago.  One prediction for every NBA team.  One cool data point he brought up...Flagg is third in the NBA in points per shot allowed in isolation at .70 ppa.  Only Gobert and Sarr.  WOW!


His Mav's prediction was that Kidd moves to the GM spot after the season with Sweeny returning as head coach.

Atlanta prediction was trade for AD, but he doesn't think they do KP/Risacher as is often reported.  Instead, his prediction for the Kings is they trade for Trae with LaVine going to Dallas.  He didn't specify the exact deal, so I'm proposing something along the lines of:

Dallas sends AD, Martin, DLo to Atlanta 

Atlanta sends Trae to Sacramento and Okongwu, Newell and a pick to Dallas (Atlanta avoids the LT)

Sac sends LaVine and a pick to Dallas (Kings also avoid the tax)

So, Dallas gets off of Martin and DLo contracts and adds a 25 year old Center, a 30 year old SG with a year left after this one and Cooper's old HS running buddy at PF.  I've never been a LaVine guy and I don't like the fit with Kyrie or moving Max out of the starting lineup.  But, he's probably better than Trae here and we could really use some offensive creation.  He'd also be an expiring scorer in the summer that you might talk someone into.  LaVine is also a tank commander in that his On Court  numbers are always just awful.  But, if you get the premium Atlanta pick in 2026, then you might have to eat a turd.

I don't love this unless the picks are premium.  The question is how much would SAC really have to give up to move from LaVine to Trae?  I don't need the pick to necessarily be 2026.  Any future Kings pick has the chance of being premium and we don't have a pick in 2027 right now.  That is probably where I'd go with them.  If it is say Top-4 protected, what are the conversion rights if not conveyed?  Or, is it a swap in 28 or 30 when we'd be giving up the OKC and SA picks in exchange for the King's pick.  I'd be fine with that

[Winter]

I'm watching a Kevin O'Connor pod from a couple of days ago.  One prediction for every NBA team.  One cool data point he brought up...Flagg is third in the NBA in points per shot allowed in isolation at .70 ppa.  Only Gobert and Sarr.  WOW!


His Mav's prediction was that Kidd moves to the GM spot after the season with Sweeny returning as head coach.

Atlanta prediction was trade for AD, but he doesn't think they do KP/Risacher as is often reported.  Instead, his prediction for the Kings is they trade for Trae with LaVine going to Dallas.  He didn't specify the exact deal, so I'm proposing something along the lines of:

Dallas sends AD, Martin, DLo to Atlanta 

Atlanta sends Trae to Sacramento and Okongwu, Newell and a pick to Dallas (Atlanta avoids the LT)

Sac sends LaVine and a pick to Dallas (Kings also avoid the tax)

So, Dallas gets off of Martin and DLo contracts and adds a 25 year old Center, a 30 year old SG with a year left after this one and Cooper's old HS running buddy at PF.  I've never been a LaVine guy and I don't like the fit with Kyrie or moving Max out of the starting lineup.  But, he's probably better than Trae here and we could really use some offensive creation.  He'd also be an expiring scorer in the summer that you might talk someone into.  LaVine is also a tank commander in that his On Court  numbers are always just awful.  But, if you get the premium Atlanta pick in 2026, then you might have to eat a turd.

I don't love this unless the picks are premium.  The question is how much would SAC really have to give up to move from LaVine to Trae?  I don't need the pick to necessarily be 2026.  Any future Kings pick has the chance of being premium and we don't have a pick in 2027 right now.  That is probably where I'd go with them.  If it is say Top-4 protected, what are the conversion rights if not conveyed?  Or, is it a swap in 28 or 30 when we'd be giving up the OKC and SA picks in exchange for the King's pick.  I'd be fine with that

I like Okongwu... better than almost everything else I've seen offered. Newell needs some work, but I like him too. 

I also would prefer Sac's 2027 pick, but I'm less concerned about that if the offer includes Okongwu. He can score and rebound and has range facing the basket. He complements a guy like Cisse who is clearly a rim protector at present.

[KillerLeft]

His Mav's prediction was that Kidd moves to the GM spot after the season with Sweeny returning as head coach.

Good info on the hypothetical trade...very interesting. 

The above is concerning. That's like the 3rd or 4th place I've seen that exact idea pop up. Someone from the Mavs is putting it out there and telling people it's likely.