2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[DanSchwartzgan]

I think one has to look at THJ as both an ok contract as well as a player that is not really needed. I agree with the takes that THJ contract is in the ok range. He does score 15 points per game and that has value. He is elite shooter in terms of capability to shoot it and spread the floor. He has two seasons of proof he can be also a very accurate shooter and I don't think half of season with a bit worse percentage in a slightly different role really changes that perception much.

However, Mavs need ball handling more than they need elite spot up shooting as Luka and Brunson were basically the only ones capable of putting the ball to the floor and be effective. Dinwiddie is a third guy in this category. Since all three ball handlers are guards there are limited minutes available for THJ. Besides, none of our ball handlers is really an elite defender, so Mavs need better defense more than more offense. In this light THJ can be missed and it makes sense for Mavs to looking to move him. Not because he is a bad player, but because they could use help in other areas. 

There are certainly teams that could use his elite shooting. Teams that have their ball handlers and need shooting around them. He is perfect addition for every contender that has their stars set. Teams like BKN, Boston, Philly,... never have enough shooting around their stars. Of course, these are all teams that need win now help, not injured players that will be available next season. That is why it is very understandable why his market at the TDL was weak. On the other hand, rebuilding teams with years left before they are relevant have zero need for a vet like him. They could only see him as a salary match with assets being the prize of the trade. Looks like there was nothing available in this aspect either. But I think his market in offseason will be much different.

You and FGump have done an excellent job answering the question IGT keeps raising.  Multiple teams showed interest in the summer and while I don't envision him bringing back anything more than neutral value, neutral value at a position of need is actually a good thing.