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

[Tyler]

Another interesting piece from The Athletic this morning.  It asks the question whether hoarding space til 2021.  It divides things into categories and Dallas is mentioned a lot.

1.  Yes, if you have a credible shot at an elite FA.

They define elite as GA, Davis and Lebron.  Dallas is listed in a tier behind Miami and Toronto in this regard


2.  Yes, if one of the second tier FA's really moves the needle for you

Second tier is defined as Jrue, Gobert and Dipo.  Dallas is mentioned as a team that would benefit from Jrue or Dipo joining the team


3.  Yes, if it is a cover for saving money

Thankfully Dallas isn't mentioned in this category.

Lebron is old, Davis isn't going anywhere, and there's a decent chance all three of Jrue/Gobert/Dipo are dealt before they hit free agency. So the way I interpret it Dallas has good reason to keep space for Giannis, but if he agrees to an extension in Milwaukee they'd be better off ditching plan powder and aggressively pursuing guys now. 

Which sounds kinda like the mixed rumors we've been hearing anyway.