11-18-2019, 04:51 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-18-2019, 04:57 PM by StepBackJay.)
THJ is a real mistery to me. His shot looks extremely nice yet he can't hit the broadside of the barn this year. He is actually posting career lows in both FG% and 3P%. I guess some of this has to be attributed to a statistical error of a small sample. He didn't forget how to shoot.
I wouldn't mind THJ getting benched, especially when we have other options. He is in a top 3 lineup of minutes played. The THJ, Powell, Wright, Jackson, Brunson lineup is a pretty interesting offensive explosion that you can deploy on teams. But ya I am not a big fan of his chucking.
Mavs won't trade for him until he gets healthy but ya a THJ+JJax swap for OPJ would be a winning trade to me.
I predict Powell is going to look a lot better if Rick is smart enough to keep Maxi in the starting lineup. Powell can feast on the other teams bench in a lineup that flies up and down the court. He is clearly exposed defensively as a starter. There's no reason however he can't be effective in the bench squad just like he has been the last couple of years. He missed some shots last game that he usually makes but I expect him to look much better once the rotations get solidified.
I wouldn't mind THJ getting benched, especially when we have other options. He is in a top 3 lineup of minutes played. The THJ, Powell, Wright, Jackson, Brunson lineup is a pretty interesting offensive explosion that you can deploy on teams. But ya I am not a big fan of his chucking.
(11-18-2019, 04:46 AM)Mavsfan12 Wrote: Otto Porter would be a HUGE upgrade to DFS in the starting lineup - same D with elite level efficiency from 3. He was banged up early this year (hip) coming into the season. He was getting on track and then sprained his foot. Also, remember that you are also likely trading THJ or Lee (plus sweetener) to get him. I would trade for Barnes if that is what I was sending out. Porter would thrive here - if he can stay healthy. With the Mavs depth with DFS there, the mavs could limit his minutes to keep him healthy. He would be a HUGE upgrade though. He would provide gravity and be a weapon, rather than DFS who teams are scheming to leave open. FINALLY! A two-way wing.
We could save CHI a ton of cash and they are still rebuilding. Let them develop JJax. Sending out THJ/JJax for Porter saves CHI around 8.5M over the next 2 seasons - and that is without taking back a bad contract into our exception. Unless CHI really plans to keep OPJ long term, (he is a FA in 2 years), why not offload him and develop a younger player while you are living in the lottery? For Dallas, the only reason you don't make this trade is if you somehow have something better, or if you are scared off by the medical. OPJ matches up with the 21 FA class, and fills an huge need now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k01-rdpfbM
Tell me you don't want a bit of this on the wing between Luka/KP!
Mavs won't trade for him until he gets healthy but ya a THJ+JJax swap for OPJ would be a winning trade to me.
(11-17-2019, 12:56 AM)Branduil Wrote: Two big needs:
1) A real 3-and-D wing. Mavs have too many guys who are one or the other. Not only would merely having a guy like this help, it also means we could afford to start Wright as well.
2) A physical, mobile big. Powell is a massive disappointment and Kleber can't do it alone.
I predict Powell is going to look a lot better if Rick is smart enough to keep Maxi in the starting lineup. Powell can feast on the other teams bench in a lineup that flies up and down the court. He is clearly exposed defensively as a starter. There's no reason however he can't be effective in the bench squad just like he has been the last couple of years. He missed some shots last game that he usually makes but I expect him to look much better once the rotations get solidified.