(03-10-2021, 07:32 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I think we already mentioned it a few times. The Mavs could lift the restrictions on the 23 1st round pick. Ideally in a trade that includes the Knicks as the 3rd or even 4th team. Not very likely but the best option to maximize the value of any trade package.
Thanks for explaining. I claim we can put a nice package, especially if trade partner would see something in Brunson, Green or Terry. I think the question is, is there anything worth betting whole future on? Because it is basically this one move, that has to make you a contender. Your options after that are extremely limited.
I like LaVine and Collins and I think they would improve the team, but I doubt Mavs would become contender. They are not bringing vet experience, tough defense and winner mentality. I would be way more comfortable if there would be a JRue type of player around - I would be comfortable to bet the team future thinking he is the missing link. The closest to that is Lowry (of course not worth the assets mentioned), but he doesn't seem interested.
I don't think a Thad Young, JJ Reddick type of move is worth wasting any assets. I don't think Mavs are that close enough that such a vet would make us a contender. If I would trade, I would trade for young(er) talent.
I also don't think it would be wise to jump decisions and move JRich after so few games and don't expect Mavs to do it. There was a reason they traded for him and they should wait till the end of season to see if they were right - playoffs might prove to be a very different story. Unless of course there is a great deal on the table. Same with KP.
I think Mavs will stay pat this offseason, unless a big trade comes along. Basically what Cuban said. Perhaps a minor trade like Iwundu for an expiring vet min. Assuming there will be no big offer on the table, there are a couple of decisions that they have to make and might make them do something:
- do you let Johnson expire or do you trade him for an equally bad contract that extends into next season. Like Rubio (just an example). Expiring big contract might come in handy.
- will they keep JRich and THJ? Many things could go wrong - Mavs don't want to keep them, they don't want to stay, they have too high salary expectations. If it looks like their story will end - is it worth trading them now to get something or play the FA game with no real talent available?
Nevertheless, let me finish with trade proposal. Since Reddick has been mentioned:
Johnson, Iwundu and draft compensation for Reddick and Hart. Hart doesn't really have a great season, he is already 26 and is up to an extension - does New Orleans really want to extend him? He could be a nice bench player though. But what would one do with all of JRich, THJ, Brunson, Reddick and Hart in the guard rotation?