I like TT over Turner. As was posted above, TT is an outstanding PnR player and a stout and versatile defender (+3.7 RAPTOR - better than anyone on our roster). As an added bonus, he is an elite rebounder - particularly on the offensive side, averaging 4 a game. Can you imagine giving the best offense in the league an extra 4 looks per game? His height has never really been an issue - he doesn't play short. He has been a decent shot blocker this season at 1.2 per.
Turner has legit size and is an elite shot blocker. He is a poor rebounder and a worse defender than TT - despite his prodigious shot block totals (-1.5 RAPTOR - which is worse than Powell). He does bring the 3pt range to the table.
I think that TT is a great fit here. I like his game, his experience, and his attitude. I also love his contract, which is expiring, while Turner's has 4 years on it. I have been on the TT acquisition train all season as the Mav's target big, along with OPJ as our 3D+ wing. Either of those two would be a huge boost for the Mavs. Both would be parade time.
TT could be salary matched with Lee + anything over min filler. Roby even works. I don't think that Brunson would be a filler for Cle as they have 2 young pg lottery picks. I am not saying he could be acquired for that - just that it is the salary match for him.
I am going to go out on a limb here and say that if the Mavs could pull off those two trades, I wouldn't care what future assets they had to cash in, or even if they had to take back salary for '21. A core of Luka/OPJ/DFS/KP/TT (all 26 and under except for TT who is the old man at 28), is all-in as far as I am concerned. I resign TT in FA and go to battle with that crew for the foreseeable future. That team has great offense and defense with solid 2way players. It is young. It rebounds, blocks shots, and stretches the floor. I could imagine giving up on the Giannis dream for such a lineup - and he would still be in play via s/t. haha. Never say die.
Turner has legit size and is an elite shot blocker. He is a poor rebounder and a worse defender than TT - despite his prodigious shot block totals (-1.5 RAPTOR - which is worse than Powell). He does bring the 3pt range to the table.
I think that TT is a great fit here. I like his game, his experience, and his attitude. I also love his contract, which is expiring, while Turner's has 4 years on it. I have been on the TT acquisition train all season as the Mav's target big, along with OPJ as our 3D+ wing. Either of those two would be a huge boost for the Mavs. Both would be parade time.
TT could be salary matched with Lee + anything over min filler. Roby even works. I don't think that Brunson would be a filler for Cle as they have 2 young pg lottery picks. I am not saying he could be acquired for that - just that it is the salary match for him.
I am going to go out on a limb here and say that if the Mavs could pull off those two trades, I wouldn't care what future assets they had to cash in, or even if they had to take back salary for '21. A core of Luka/OPJ/DFS/KP/TT (all 26 and under except for TT who is the old man at 28), is all-in as far as I am concerned. I resign TT in FA and go to battle with that crew for the foreseeable future. That team has great offense and defense with solid 2way players. It is young. It rebounds, blocks shots, and stretches the floor. I could imagine giving up on the Giannis dream for such a lineup - and he would still be in play via s/t. haha. Never say die.