2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[mvossman]

I agree with pretty much everything you said. I was a big fan of Jalen Smith leading up to his draft class, he should be a priority for the Mavs, especially since we no longer have a 1st rounder. 

I would also say he serves as Maxi Kleber insurance as well; Maxi is getting older and worn down the last 2 seasons; Maxi has 1 year left on his deal (which is non-guaranteed iirc) so if he's not extended, he's a FA next summer. 

I'd dump Powell for Jalen Smith in a heartbeat. Is a sign-and-trade with the Pacers (c'mon Carlisle you owe us) a possibility if the TPMLE is not in the cards?

We can't S&T a player in and I'm not sure Indy could sign him to a contract to trade to us anyways (don't have bird rights).

Maxi has a team option.  I would be really surprised if the Mavs don't exercise that, especially given how he just played in the playoffs.  His defense and position versatility is too valuable even if he can't play big minutes.