04-12-2021, 07:06 AM
(04-12-2021, 06:18 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I don't know. I'd probably start my $23mm guy and let my $4mm guy back up the 3/4. I agree with you and Omahen that it makes the starting two even more important. Post All-Star JRich is hitting .378 on his 3's. Maybe that is good enough if it continues. Or, maybe Danny Green gives you both better shooting and better defense.
Discussing DeRozan as an option, I think there is absolutely no way he comes in as a 6th man. Although this role might be best for him. I would start him and let JRich come in from bench with Brunson. So basically minutes distribution as it is now with DeRozan taking JRich minutes and him taking THJ minutes. You sacrifice a bit of defense in the starting unit for big offensive boost and sacrifice shooting from bench for defensive boost. Shooting could still be brought in for less money.
(04-12-2021, 06:24 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Post All-Star Powell is +5.3 with a .686 TS% and O/D-Ratings of 150/108.
Powell had a couple of excellent games. But I just don't see him live up to his 10 mil contract. I think Mavs have to start optimizing cap structure to become contender and there is no place for overpaid players. Despite recent nice games I have a hard time seeing Powell as a serious contributor in extensive minutes. As long as he is just KP back up, 10 mil per year is too much.