03-31-2021, 04:37 PM
(03-31-2021, 04:24 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Seems to me the team thinks we need something more than JRich (which is the message of the Redick trade and possible attempt to get Fournier). Plus, just sticking with what we have doesn’t solve the issue with how bad we are when THJ and JRich share the floor.
I think playoffs will have a huge impact on the valuation of our guys. Personally I am expecting JRich to be good. I can be wrong, of course
I think moving on from Curry for a more defensive minded guy was the right thing to do. JRich might be less than what we expected, but he is still ok. In the long run, Luka and KP will have to be surrounded by good defenders. As you said - not many guys who can do everything well. I firmly believe moving from defensive oriented guy to an offensive specialist would be a step in the wrong direction. Out of the free agents I think Ball is the only guy resembling what Mavs are actually looking for at the SG spot next to Luka. SnT would be needed to get him and resign THJ. If we could do it operating over the cap, we could sign them and use MLE for Theis. I would love to have McConell.
As I said in one of the previous posts, I have most problems finding a spot for Brunson. He is not good enough on defense to be that SG next to Luka, imho. He is not really secondary facilitator as he mostly creates for himself. On the other hand he is really progressing well, so perhaps he deserves the shot and we can spend money elsewhere. Not many wings available to replace DFS though and good PF is more or less limited to Collins, if one has doubts about Markanen fit.