02-13-2021, 08:16 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-13-2021, 08:23 PM by Scott41theMavs.)
(02-13-2021, 05:13 PM)Fuerza1 Wrote: If a move needs to be made, I think the most obvious guy of any relevancy to trade is Josh Richardson.
1.) His defense has not been as advertised -- last night he had a team worst defensive rating of 150 (yikes). Second worst defensive rating on the team for the season (behind KP).
2.) Expiring contract -- he has been playing better lately but that is mainly on offense; might be playing for that summer payday. If it leads to more wins, great. If not, don't see him in the long term plans. Big month ahead.
Plus, it gives Brunson a spot in the starting lineup... amiright? Edit: Fif sorta beat me to it.
Re: Dan and Brunson: I think that Brunson has more of a future here than JRich if the Mavs give it to him. The thing is, it looks pretty bad - and makes the team worse in the short run - if we let JRich walk to have room to sign Brunson, and if we trade JRich for a non-expirer, then that guy's salary prevents us from signing Brunson.
I agree that the Mavs will rue the day they didn't find a way to keep Brunson unless he goes out packaged in a KP deal that brings back at least two top 50 players.