2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

[Scott41theMavs]

I didn't have time to mention this earlier, but re: MKG - we've seen when he's played in the bubble that he does not hurt the Mavs offensively when he's on the floor with Luka, KP, and two shooters, because that's an avalanche of offense even without another offensive player. MKG would be fantastic in a DSteve-like starting role in such an offense, and his presence on defense moves the needle significantly. As for being somewhat useful on offense, I think it's far more likely that he could be trained to be a rim-running roll man than to learn to shoot from the outside. Let's say the Mavs were able to trade for Aaron Gordon and sign a defensive-minded combo guard for the MLE.

Luka-Brunson
New guard-Curry
MKG-DFS
AG-Maxi
KP-WCS/Powell

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Re: the response comments on WCS - I get it, no one else here likes him. I remember watching games, seeing his excellent big man play, and then reading other guys who were watching the same game I was bitching about him. Maybe I just don't know how to watch basketball. No, he can't shoot from the outside, but neither can Powell, and WCS was better than him in every other phase of the game. And his efficiency and RPM numbers bear out that he was good for us. I do agree that we can't afford to split our MLE this summer - desperately important to get a starter with it - so he isn't likely to be here next year. But I think it's a damn shame. I suppose I'm just the WCS Balkis.

I would like him if we got rid of DP, but there is no way he gets any time here with him on the team still. I also don’t think the MBT would get rid of DP.

DP is going to be very rusty when he gets back, and may not get back for a few months. If Donnie gets Carlisle a defensive coordinator who will force him to play defensively acceptable lineups, there should be a decent 20 mpg for WCS next year at least. And if someone would just talk sense into the MBT, they'll work to get out of the Powell contract regardless.