06-16-2022, 02:17 AM
Rather than position, I want to look at the Mavs roster by groups:
POINTS:
Luka
Brunson
Dinwiddie
WINGS:
DFS
Bullock
THJ
Green
Ntilikina
BIGS:
Wood
Kleber
Powell
Bertans
At least one guy from each group will be playing at almost all times, and ideally two will be points. For wings, it's hard to see how THJ fits in with the Mavs' desire for another wing. If they do add another quality two-way wing, it seems like someone's got to go.
Other needs are 4th point and probably an additional big of the rebounding/shotblocking type, just in case. I wonder if Dragic is at the point in his career yet where he's willing to ride the bench and be a part-time player/full-time mentor.
So here's a trade idea: how about THJ and Josh Green to OKC for Derrick Favors, JaMychel Green, and the #34 pick. The Mavs can split the deal and absorb Ja. Green into the TPE to avoid the no-combining just-traded players rule. Mavs get a couple depth vets and can add a young talent, while making room to sign a backup wing.
POINTS:
Luka
Brunson
Dinwiddie
WINGS:
DFS
Bullock
THJ
Green
Ntilikina
BIGS:
Wood
Kleber
Powell
Bertans
At least one guy from each group will be playing at almost all times, and ideally two will be points. For wings, it's hard to see how THJ fits in with the Mavs' desire for another wing. If they do add another quality two-way wing, it seems like someone's got to go.
Other needs are 4th point and probably an additional big of the rebounding/shotblocking type, just in case. I wonder if Dragic is at the point in his career yet where he's willing to ride the bench and be a part-time player/full-time mentor.
So here's a trade idea: how about THJ and Josh Green to OKC for Derrick Favors, JaMychel Green, and the #34 pick. The Mavs can split the deal and absorb Ja. Green into the TPE to avoid the no-combining just-traded players rule. Mavs get a couple depth vets and can add a young talent, while making room to sign a backup wing.