(08-11-2021, 10:10 PM)Kammrath Wrote: 1) One of the things we have learned so far about how Nico wants to build this team around Luka is with shooting. RB and SB both shot over 40% from three last year. So did LM. So I think the primary draw is shooting (and youth like you said).
2) I think it signals that either DP or Maxi are outgoing in a deal for LM OR that the Mavs are planning some other trade(s) that would shuffle the big man deck. No way the Mavs add another big without at least one or two outgoing some way, some how.
Given that shooting (and defense) seem to be a Nico priority, don't see them sending Maxi out (at least hope not).
Given that Chicago does not want salary back, and Powell is probably a negative asset, don't see him going.
I think it will be some combination of WCS/Moses/Terry/2nd round pick. Anything else would be too much.
(08-11-2021, 10:40 PM)Tyler Wrote: Yep. And the fact that we also have heard a few times that the feeling is mutual and Markkanen is definitely interested in Dallas is also a good sign. I get the distinct feeling that if there's a deal to be done it's Nico's to make.
As for where Lauri fits in Dallas -- you know how Dallas often likes to talk about being opportunistic? This is what that looks like. When you have a chance to snag a decent young asset on a reasonable contract thanks to unusual circumstances, you make the deal and figure things out later.
Would have made even more sense for Schroder, given desperate need for secondary playmaker (and point of attack defender). He must be a total asshole.