06-02-2021, 10:13 AM
(06-02-2021, 07:41 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: RWIII plus Smart + Thompson - They have Fournier and youth to replace Smart who can walk in a year
I am still thinking about a Fournier + Smart package. As mentioned Smart is their best trade asset and I am not sure if they are all in on keeping Fournier but I am sure that they are all in on not losing Fournier for nothing. They probably want to stay in the over the cap / no tax sweet spot.
Would create a shortage of SG minutes for them but they have three former first round picks (Pritchard, Langford, Nesmith) on the roster that can play at SG.
For the Mavs I would absolutely love it. Resigned THJ+Fournier should be enough to compensate for the lack of another allstar level creator. Healthy Smart would probably be the defender in franchise history (that´s just sad). Throw the remaining capspace at a PF/C (maybe enough for Collins).
(06-02-2021, 07:41 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Charlotte: Rozier plus youth (McDaniels?) - They have Graham/Monk to replace Rozier who can walk in a year
Makes a lot of sense for both teams. Not the biggest fan of Rozier but maybe he can rediscover his defense in a different system. Would prefer Bridges but the Mavs cannot be too picky. McDaniels brings length and athleticism. Something the Mavs are missing right now.
(06-02-2021, 07:41 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Bertans and Bryant plus Avdija - We have to eat overpaid but useful Bertans to get young but so-far disappointing Avdija
Probably my least favorit option among the three proposed deals. Bryant reminds me of Harrell with better outside shooting. Nice to have on offense but with the same defensive short comings. Also coming back from an ACL injury. Same for Bertans. Great shooter. Liability on defense. I like Avdija but he has a long way to go. Would probably ask for another asset (probably a pick or Gafford).
Edit: Just mentioned that the Mavs cannot be too picky. Should apply the same logic to my own posts.