THE CRUCIFIX: Cato: Wood isn't thrilled w/ his role...Will depart in the summer

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If the Mavs lose both Kyrie and Wood, this roster would be abominably thin. The FA market this off season is garbage, it's the following years FA market that's really good.

Completely disagree the Mavs have any shot whatsoever with the team as currently constructed. I don't think they even get out of the second round. The only shot they have is making another significant trade for a high level defender. An OG type is obviously ideal. Which would take Green and a first minimum. Maaaybe, they could with a PJ Washington who is a legit elite defender in the DFS mold, but better and younger.

Well, if Wood is traded for Covington/Crowder and Kyrie leaves, it's still the same. The roster would still be incredibly thin. Crowder wouldn't make any difference. They'd be in a hole regardless if Kyrie leaves.

For the shot at a championship, I'm not saying these guys would get to the WCF by virtue of having Luka-Kyrie-Wood, no, it's not automatic. But having Wood instead of Covington increases their chances. The only elite in the West is Denver, everybody else is beatable.