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

[dirkfansince1998]

Guys still getting worked up over the 15th roster spot.

Whoever they don’t have instead of JJB was not going to be more impactful. It’s really not a huge deal. That’s guy isn't playing anyways(honestly 13-15 shouldn’t be). If the Mavs think having JJB at the back of the bench is better for the team, the locker room, and Luka then it’s fine.  I’m not going to get mad about that roster spot.

That´s one way to look at it and I somewhat agree. The other is about maximizing the chance to add more talent. It´s not very likely but sometimes two-way guys turn into really good players.
Let´s say the Heat cut Duncan Robinson to give DWade one more contract. Would look pretty bad right now.

But Miami has also had Udonis Haslem taking up a roster spot for decades because they value the importance of  vets establishing a winning lockerroom culture that allow projects like Duncan Robinson to develop and thrive .

They actually resigned him again. In the end it is about the right balance. Veteran leadership is important and I think in the best case scenario it is provided by a guy that has been a part of the team for years. In my opinion making the decision after a first look at all the new guys is the reasonable approach.