2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[SleepingHero]

Just a quick hitter here.  Was reading about Philly's situation and something struck me.  With Green cut, they have a shot at the full MLE.  They have some big holes in the roster and OKC could be a relief valve for some of their money.  The problem is the money they need to dump (Harris) is too big for OKC to bear alone.

You convinced me this is probably the smartest move the Mavs can make and it'd be bordering on team-building malpractice if they don't do it. 

We essentially turn THJ+Powell, two playoff non-factors, into one player that brings to the table an amalgamation of their skill sets. No, of course Harris can't rim run or set picks, but he can rebound (career 6 a game). No he isn't a deadeye knockdown shooter like THJ, but he can create his own shot and score relatively efficiently. The mere fact he can play 30mpg in a playoff game and produce is already a win. Whatever he'd give is more than whatever we were getting from Powell anyways.  

Not to mention he already has some pre-established chemistry here with Boban AND the move clears a roster spot. The Mavs can also probably throw in a Brown or Burke quite easily as their salary is paltry compared to Harris.

It just makes too much sense. 

Lets say it's the proposed deal where the Mavs still end up with a pick (be it 23 or 30); if they can then flip that into a starting center, say Wood or Holmes, this team looks incredibly formidable all of a sudden. (Note: Wood's notable locker room issues scare me but beggars can't be choosers). 

Luka/Dinwiddie
JB/Green
DFS/Bullock
Harris/Bertans
Holmes/Kleber

Everyone has clear defined roles, nothing is shaken up too much. Only downside is the tax bill Cuban has to pay but that's not our problem.