ROSTER TALK: Mavs favs for Vogel if no HC job exists. Kyrie handshake deal?

[KillerLeft]

1) 8th man by committee isn't ideal...but if the Mavs are forced to take this team into the season there is a chance that FN, JG, or JH could make a leap where you can count on them. And it is possible with a full year in the system that DB could find a real home. I personally think that is a very real possibility. 

2) Trading CW for JB is an upgrade to what the Mavs need in the playoffs around Luka. I really came around on JB, but repeatedly said even after his jump in the playoffs that he and Luka do NOT maximize each other. I think Luka and CW have a chance to be "sum is greater than the parts" which is exciting. I also think having THJ and his shooting on top of that is a huge step. So if the Mavs go into the playoffs with the roster as is I think they have a chance to be better and stronger than last year (of course you still need the right breaks around you to get to the WCF).

Agree with #1, I just hoped for much better (hence “depressed”).

I THINK I agree with the thesis of point #2, but for two glorious weeks we lived in a world wherein having BOTH was possible and to me, even seemed likely (hence “depressed”). Also, I’m not sure it’s a given that Wood will be an upgrade to Brunson in the wash. He certainly could be, and there’s no doubt he’s an animal that wasn’t here last year, particularly after the trade, but on the other hand, this sport currently rewards ball-handlers who can create shots for themselves.

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Don't forget that IMO this will be the greatest source of improvement this year.

Very possible.