12-28-2020, 12:20 PM
Dan's comments in another thread is clarifying for me as I think Rick's ideal lineup is crystalizing here but will be more clear when KP is back.
Rick wants 2 guard + 2 forwards where Luka is considered one of the forwards and then 1 big in his small-ball starting lineup.
So that is probably going to be Luka, Rich, THJ, DFS, KP. THJ is the guy they need to upgrade eventually or maybe DFS is another candidate. But they are unlikely to get a Turner-sized big in there (much to Kamm's dismay). That's unless we see Powell kept in the starting lineup and DFS or THJ moved to the bench. I am increasingly believing that won't happen.
So in my view any guard or combo SG/SF guard is in play for a trade, especially ones that can score and/or play-make. This means that Dipo, LaVine, Hield are likelier targets that guys than true forwards or centers.
That being said we know the Mavs took a hard look at Crowder and Gallo. This maybe means they were also open to upgrading DFS' spot in the lineup and replacing him with Gallo or Crowder. So one of both of THJ/DFS could be "ugpraded" which doesn't necessarily mean DFS won't be here, but he could get moved to the bench. If DFS is going to continue to play well maybe they will go away from that for now.
So ya I am looking at how we can ship off THJ eventually for a guy who can take some load off of Luka, preferably someone who can score but also make plays.
Rick wants 2 guard + 2 forwards where Luka is considered one of the forwards and then 1 big in his small-ball starting lineup.
So that is probably going to be Luka, Rich, THJ, DFS, KP. THJ is the guy they need to upgrade eventually or maybe DFS is another candidate. But they are unlikely to get a Turner-sized big in there (much to Kamm's dismay). That's unless we see Powell kept in the starting lineup and DFS or THJ moved to the bench. I am increasingly believing that won't happen.
So in my view any guard or combo SG/SF guard is in play for a trade, especially ones that can score and/or play-make. This means that Dipo, LaVine, Hield are likelier targets that guys than true forwards or centers.
That being said we know the Mavs took a hard look at Crowder and Gallo. This maybe means they were also open to upgrading DFS' spot in the lineup and replacing him with Gallo or Crowder. So one of both of THJ/DFS could be "ugpraded" which doesn't necessarily mean DFS won't be here, but he could get moved to the bench. If DFS is going to continue to play well maybe they will go away from that for now.
So ya I am looking at how we can ship off THJ eventually for a guy who can take some load off of Luka, preferably someone who can score but also make plays.