2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[loki]

I can see some validity in changing course (slightly) to include one stronger, more traditional center for next season, but imho, this only makes sense if the player in question is one of the better players of that type in the league. I suppose I'd be open to Turner, Gobert or Capella to varying degrees, as I can envision ways in which what they bring to the table might offset the negatives that come with being locked into "dinosaur big" mode for portions of each game. But, a player lesser than any of those three (Baynes, Adams, etc, etc) and I think you're in a worse situation than you are right now with Powell/Kleber. And, even with a guy north of the quality line I'm arbitrarily drawing here, I think Powell/Kleber (whoever is left) is still going to be the better option in a lot of situations, so I'm not super thrilled about the idea of having to pay this hypothetical newcomer so much. 

I'd prefer Hartenstein for the taxpayer MLE rather than overpaying any of those guys you listed. I think having the flexibility to run with a traditional center in certain situations would be great, but there's no reason to break the bank for someone who's going to get played off the court when it matters.

On the other hand, if the Mavs are swearing off traditional centers forever...the only names I see in this free agent class are:

Claxton - Highest upside. Restricted FA, Brooklyn won't let him go if Drummond walks.

Boucher - Might require more than the TP MLE.

Looney - Unsure of him tbh. I've seen highlights where he looks somewhat agile on the perimeter and others where he appears to be standing in mud. Not an upgrade by any means, just another guy who could spell Dwight/Maxi.