(06-10-2022, 08:11 AM)F Gump Wrote: 3 If we're looking to Harris as the "best way to consolidate meh into a useful player," I'd rather the Mavs explore Hayward. The word continues to be that CHA is ready to move on from the Hayward Era. For CHA, he's a very big salary who hasn't come anywhere close to earning it, and they might be open to splitting it into usable pieces that could give them some help. Turning him into Powell, Brown, and either Bertans or Hardaway seems like a way, and maybe that helps the Mavs too.
I also don't think Harris is great shakes as a rebounder or defender (or in any area, really), so I'm just not seeing him as any sort of backdoor answer to the Mavs' need for better C play. To me he's just a wing, and if we HAVE TO do something, I'd rather take a chance on Hayward as the overpriced wing but at at over 8M less per season.
I have been against Harris....don't like paying for others mistakes. I thought Dan S had a good post about Harris and did get me thinking.
Hayward's injury is so scary, but I also think I would prefer him. But it could blow up in your face.
In addition, Morey always needs to win the trade and he has had some history taking advantage of Dallas. Charlotte may be an easier mark. They have two semi high picks, will have a new coach, and have a history or making the wrong choice. So Hayward may be easier to get with limited assets. There is a risk though. Also, without looking at their roster, 3 for 1 trades are tough. They have two picks, but we may need to take another player back too.