DAL OFFSEASON: Trade & FA | Mavs "mostly done...but you never know."

[StepBackJay]

Also isn't Gallo a zero on defense? We need someone who plays defense.

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Which is part of why putting Maxi in the deal instead of Wright and pick(s) makes sense for both sides.  Gallo is an upgrade for Dallas (he was ranked about 70 slots higher than Maxi in the recent 1-125 rankings at The Athletic) and helps move some 2021 money.  Maxi can play either big position for OKC and is on a reasonable contract.  

I am not giving up Maxi for a Gallo rental. Gallo isn't even really a fit and they are different players. Maxi is a great glue guy, I am not giving him up for a deal like that. I really don't think Mavs are going to be subtracting players this year (THJ, Maxi, Curry, Brunson). They are going to be adding a guy with 18.

I realize that it feels like I’m constantly trading Maxi.  But it is because I think other teams probably value him more than some of the other things we on this board want to trade.  What is Maxi’s role once Giannis shows up?  Does he get moved in a S&T for GA or in a separate deal to create room?  If the answer to either of those is yes, why are we so concerned about keeping him for 20/21?

As to what we need, the answer is better players.  Gallo has been very much a plus player despite his defensive limitations anywhere he’s been.  If you can get him for a very good role player, you do it.

I wouldn't. Gallo is another offense-only guy that would be a 1 yr rental. Ideally we dump Wright for 18 and get someone back in return who is on paper a rental but also a guy that the Mavs would have some interest in resigning. I don't know that there is a long list of guys that would fit that criteria but there are probably a few. If I am trading Maxi its to get an upgrade, certainly one that extends past this year. Maxi is on a great value contract and fits a role on this team. Trading him for an expiring makes no sense.

I am ab 95%-ish convinced Mavs will not be subtracting their key guys this year with THJ being the only guy that could be moved for a really good deal. I expect Curry, DFS, Maxi, Brunson to be on this team next year.