TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[mvossman]

We have a serious talent deficit. Its very likely you cant get to a title contender in one move. If you have the opportunity to acquire legitimate young talent for bench filler role players you've got to do it.

As for the fit, offensively i think we underestimate how dynamic it would be to have two big men with interchangeable skillsets. I think its critical for us to get away from "role" players and start emphasizing multi faceted players. What makes life so difficult on Luka is not the ball dominance but rather the over abundance of one dimensional players. Other teams would have to match up with Cwood/Collins and not many would be capable.

Defense would be more of a challenge. IMO you rely on your coaching staff. Were watching a bit of development with Cwood as they are trying to "coach" him how to play defense in the Powell role. Collins would need to play more of the Maxi role here and I do believe he has the athleticism to do it. 

Next year you have a big rotation of Cwood, Collins, Maxi. Pretty versatile and as Kamm pointed out you always have one of Cwood/Collins on the floor.

I don't disagree with this teams lack of talent, but I would argue from a long term perspective what we really need is to clean up the asset situation so we can more effectively acquire talent.

Based on that report Collins is basically free and as Dan pointed out Wood has never been valued as an asset.  Is Cuban really going to want to spend over 100 million in tax for two players that have questionable fit and little to no asset value?  I question if that is the route to take.