2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Fuerza1]

I would only trade for Gordon if Mavs are getting something else out of it like moving Powell. To me if you move DP for EG then you are paying EG the difference of 7, 8 mil respectively for the next 2 years and getting a much more useful player in return. The Rockets would be getting cap savings + a rotation player that Silas has experience with.

Yes Gordon has some redundancy with THJ but I don't see what's wrong with having both on the roster. It gives Mavs some insurance if THJ does end up leaving for more money. I like Dipo a lot but I think his price tag will be super high. There is a scenario in which you could keep all of Rich, THJ and add an MLE player on top of having Gordon already on the roster. Mavs wouldn't have that 3rd star but would have great depth 1-10.

Luka, Rich, DFS, Maxi, KP likely starters. Brunson, Gordon, THJ off the bench scoring and then you find a full MLE big to replace the previous committee of Powell, WCS and Boban. JJ could return on some kind of deal considering you have his bird rights. Mavs could run up close to the tax line, I haven't done the math.

But basically my thinking is if you have Gordon, THJ + full MLE that's better than whatever you are going to get in under-the-cap FA. Ya sure we can try to get someone better but that's easier said than done. I am sure Donnie will exhaust all options.

I understand yours and others' thinking. But there is only 1 ball and Green needs his minutes. Adding Gordon gets in the way of Green's and possibly Brunson's development. Gordon is also a garbage defender. We still need defense from the second unit. 

Powell, who I want dumped, for all his flaws still has a locker room presence and will probably sign the vet min here once his current contract runs out.