2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[ItsGoTime]

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.

I guarantee OKC is looking for a way to get off that #30 (would probably be fine with getting off the 34 too). I like the THJ/Powell deal too, just think it’s cleaner to do THJ/Bertans and be done with it. Maybe that’s the beginning of the deal, then Nico tries to do something like this to pull more out of the deal. I also like adding Brown and/or Burke into deals we make. Add in $3M and they get the money to waive the players.


I’ve been thinking deals like this are second or third down the list if nothing better materializes, but like I said before, I’ve been coming around on Harris being here as a big wing/C.