2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[omahen]

whatever little assets we have

It is a good conversation and I don't have much to add, at least not something I haven't already said a couple of times

I would just like to comment on this part. Mavs own 7 of their next 8 picks. I know about Stepien rule and protections on the 2023 pick, but not much creativity is needed to put even 4 picks on the table on draft night, if the right opportunity arises. Even in the summer, Mavs could realistically put 3 picks on the table. This is not little assets. I am certain the great recruiters already have everything agreed with the next disgruntled star we don't even know it is disgruntled yet  

The big question for me is what to do if that star doesn't get available or doesn't want to come. Do you go for a move like Boston (White), Denver (Gordon), Clippers (Morris), Miami (Lowry) made in recent years? A good player that costs a pick or two. Makes you better but likely limits your flexibility going forward. Or do you save the assets, perhaps improve around the edges (don't expect much for our role players) and more or less wait for your chance for the big move?

I think playoff result will have a lot of impact on this decision.