02-20-2021, 11:55 AM
(02-20-2021, 10:58 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Fournier + Bamba --> Johnson + Burke + top 10 protected 1st
I really like Fournier, I think he is a slightly better version of THJ. Problem I see - where in the guard rotation do you put him? Minutes are already scarce between Luka, JRich, DFS, THJ and Brunson on PG, SG and SF positions. With basically zero minutes available for rookies. Of course there is not really any point to switch any of the guys I mentioned with Fournier.
I guess you would have same problem with Bamba. He is probably not really ready to contribute and we already have a bunch of centers who are not really ready to contribute.
If we are looking at smaller improvement, I guess PF is the only position where we actually have a hole behind (in front of?) Kleber, if we think Johnson is unplayable. But then again, does bringing a guy like (for example) Thad Young really move the needle for the Mavs? Is it worth spending an asset on him? I think it might be better to either look for a serious upgrade (we can basically use it on any position) or just stand pat. Or perhaps just trade Johnson for a bit better player that has more years on his contract.
As for trading for an almost star, our position is actually not that bad. We have a lot of expiring contracts, we can offer two FRP and pick swaps. This could be enough ammo, if something becomes available. I guess we are still short for Beal type of player, but we might have enough for the second tier of players.