12-04-2019, 08:08 AM
(12-04-2019, 02:03 AM)Mavsfan12 Wrote: 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.
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.
Either of Thompson or Porter would be a pretty amazing upgrade. Getting both would be a championship contending move (but probably not realistic).
A couple of issues with Thompson. He's a Rich Paul client going into his free agency summer. Hasn't been a great formula for us in the past. Other teams would be interested in his services. Our position of greatest excess is guard (same as Cleveland). Not sure Lee plus filler plus GS 2nd is the best offer they will get.
The nice thing about OPJ is he can shoot better than DFS and is bigger and can better play some PF. I've long been a fan. He was supposed to be the perfect fit in Chicago too. The dropoff since his 17/18 season has been sizable. Why? Same contract situation as THJ. Can you do an opt-in and extend at smaller $. Neither is very old yet. I'd like to do a Porter trade that doesn't send out THJ, but you have to find a little over $9 million to send out on top of Lee. Sending out Lee, Curry and someone else in a mid-season deal would be a really large trade. As has been stated in the past, absorbing the Felicio contract could be a sweetener for Chicago. It also adds six fouls to our C/PF rotation on nights we need another body.