10-14-2020, 08:41 AM
(10-14-2020, 08:32 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I just don´t see the logic behind any attempt to clear capspace instead of improving the roster this summer. No reason to punt on this years free agency and the MLE when the Mavs could easily clear capspace next summer. Why trade this years 1st when they can also wait a year and use the 2025 pick.
For whatever reason the MBT thinks that they need to clear capspace a year before they might need it. Do it when you have a free agent that is willing to sign a contract.
There's nothing wrong with clearing cap space if you don't make your team WORSE in the process, and there are actually ways they can do it that would make the team BETTER.
The only two long term deals they have on the books that are in the way of this strategy are Wright and Powell. Powell is a rotation player here, but they just did a stretch run and playoff series without him. Wright isn't even a rotation player!
I fail to see how transforming one or both of those players into players (who might actually be rotation guys, btw) with expiring contracts at some point between now and the trade deadline would be waiving the white flag on this, coming season.
Using Porzingis to clear Hardaway and Lee, like the Knicks did, now THAT is stupid. The Mavs will be a playoff team next season with or without Wright and/or Powell.