2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[mvossman]

My problem with the roster is the salary allocation.  They obviously need another playable big as well.

The Mavs have guys that fit well in the right role but are overpaid for what that role is; THJ, Dinwiddie, Bertans, Powell

It's a product of poor talent acquisition through the draft.  In an ideal world, a couple of those guys are on rookie deals and then then whole roster situation looks totally different.

I would argue that Din is getting paid about right.  A 6th man who can run the second unit, get 15 a game, play with both Luka and Brunson, and not that bad on defense.  

THJ is probably getting overpaid for his role here due to lack of fit.  But that contract is descending and there are a lot of teams he would make sense on.  He makes the most sense to turn into a big as well as some salary reduction.

Bertans is the cost of the KP failure.  It is what it is.

Powell is expiring next year.  In fact Powell, Brown, Burke and Boban are all expiring next year.  The salary allocation will look a lot better when those folks are gone/on vet min.

That's why I think it makes sense to make small moves this coming offseason (get a big).  Right after the Nicks make our 23 pick, we will have access to all of our picks and most of the bad contracts will be gone.  That's the time to go for a Jrue Holiday if we need to.