2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[SleepingHero]

Given the recent reports on Brunson and DFS, I don't see Dallas making any earth shattering moves at the TDL. 

But they could look to add some scoring punch and I like the idea of resetting their salary structure to better handle new deals for our UFAs. 

How about THJ for Olynyk and Cory Joseph?

Detroit gets the guy they wanted last year and at a nice discount. The fact that he's hurt shouldn't bother them. This move would be about the future and putting a veteran shooter next to Cunningham.

Not flashy but Dallas upgrades two spots and fortifies for the playoffs. 

Joseph is passable on offense but he's the kind of hard-nosed veteran defender who can help this team in the playoffs. I like Ntilikina's upside but I certainly don't trust him in a playoff setting. Joseph would be a significant upgrade in my opinion.

I always like the idea of adding some size and Olynyk has been very good in limited minutes. A platoon with Maxi makes some sense and helps the Mavs when they need to play big or if/when KP is hurt.

Joseph and Olynyk are both tradable assets Dallas can move on from if they find themselves in cap trouble after resigning DFS and JB.

I agree. IF Brunson's preference is to stay in Dallas, it makes no sense to trade him away. But that does mean the Mavs have to be prepared to offer him whatever salary. 

I also think the Mavs need some sort of consistent scoring. I think Gallinari on the Hawks is an interesting candidate to absorb as a scorer off the bench. If Philly ever does trade Simmons, Mavs acting as a 3rd team to get Tobias is another solid scorer that can actually reduce Maxi's role a bit.

Other names I have my eye on are Buddy, Holmes, and even Bagley to an extent. All would be amazing here.