04-06-2022, 06:53 PM
(04-05-2022, 11:02 PM)Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo Wrote: Not a fan of Brunson, although I'm very appreciative of what he gives the Mavs and I wouldn't want to lose what he provides. But I can see how he can price himself above what the Mavs should give him, and its wise for him to not give any discount -- unless he likes to compete. he know Luka gives him multiple chances every year to be in the play-offs and win a championship... And speaking of the play-offs, most of us think, the playoffs could determine his value and how much he can be paid. That is true. But I would think JB's playoff performance in comparison to Din-W could draw a picture of what JB and the Mavs think about his role moving forward. If Din provides a clear cut better contribution in the play-offs, then JB might think "Okay, Luka's the PG and Din-W is the PG when Luka's not, so.. do I want to be the third PG and be the undersized SG?"
Gobert will help immensely, specially during the regular season. Although I want him to be on the Mavs, I don't think it's a realistic scenario. If its THJ+Bullock+Brown+one FRP then fine. I wouldn't want to lose Maxi in a Gobert trade when you can't use Gobert in the play-offs. Including Maxi would essentially give the Mavs just DP in the play-offs.
Boban and Theo Pinson, can stay, if they're fine with not playing. If they don't hinder with significant plans for upgrade, then it wouldn't really hurt for the Mavs to have players who's roles has become support players in a different way.
Frankie needs to stay, specially if JB goes out.
The way to go for the other big should be a trade involving THJ. Any big really. If they get a switchable big, then its for the best. but if they get the slower and big bodied ones the that's okay too. At least keep your playoff bigs fresh and let the big C play in the regular season. We've gone over Holmes, Wood and Turner, but a THJ trade plus parts can net you lesser talent in Olynyk, Jaxson Hayes + Nance.
How about Boucher? what's his value? Can the Mavs just add him in free agency? Maybe a small upgrade in the front court would be fine. DP+Maxi+Boucher+Marquis+Boban+a rookie big? Still need to unload Burke and Sterling Brown though.
Although Bullock is a big help when he is connecting form the outside, I just feel Green would be the better player next season. RB's only advantage over Green right now is shooting. I couldn't stress this out: Trading should be THJ goes first before Bullock, and Bullock goes next before Green.
I think any Mavs fan should be a fan of Brunson, he's such an awesome player. Love how he makes NBA bigs look foolish with his play. Usually smaller players have a very tough time scoring inside in the league, but he makes it look easy. FTs away from a 52/40/90 year last season. Still great this year on higher volume. Always room for hyper efficient players on any team. Pretty sure he's by far the best 2nd round draft pick in Mavs history. If we do end up losing him, it's KP's fault really. I think a deal would have to get our pick back from the Knicks and fix the shitty cap situation somehow.
Is Jaxson Hayes considered a lesser talent? I don't think so, he's flashing a lot of potential with his defense and outside shot so his value should be pretty high. But maybe he's gettable for not too much due to him being on the last year of his deal and possibly not being resigned. Maybe wouldn't want to pay up for a guy that is likely coming off the bench when Zion comes back. They have their stars and just need complimentary pieces, maybe we can do a deal for a 3&D roleplayer or something. Bullock & the 2022 1st for Hayes + Garrett Temple. Not sure if they even want draft picks though, they have a ridiculous amount as is. 22/23/24 Lakers 1st rounders and some. He's definitely my favorite center target of the future now though. He's currently playing PF for NO and lives on the perimeter on D.
Boucher is 6'9 200lbs. He's long but that doesn't matter, don't think he can play center even in Kidd's system. Maybe a decent bench PF though. Probably will get around MLE money anyways?