04-24-2021, 03:54 PM
(04-24-2021, 03:15 PM)omahen Wrote: I think Mavs need to bring in real talent. Not just replace ok but limited players (JRich, THJ) with similar ones (Graham, for example). Hopefully that "real talent" would come in the 23 mil range. Name we didn't mention lately but would be great for our needs is DJJ. Limited offense but great defender. Big wing we need against Kawhi, Leron and similar. I would play him behing DFS and Maxi taking their minutes as third wing. I would still look to trade/dump Powell to acquire bench shooter, either resign THJ or bring someone like McDermott.
Luka, Brunson
Lowry, Green
DFS, McDermott
Maxi, DJJ
KP, BaE, rMLE
The only "real talent" they have a reasonable chance of bringing in are Lowry and Conley, who are mid 30's point guards that will cost well over 20 mil. I would be good with either guy, but there are arguments to be made against and we may not be either's first choice of options.
I understand the trepidation with Graham, but he is a young still improving player who is already better than JRich and would make a lot of sense if the big names are not an option.
Don't think we are going to be able to dump Powell that easily. What assets are you giving up? I don't think anybody is going to take on that contract for a second round. Do you want to give up a first to dump his salary?
DJJ is currently making the MLE with a player option. If he declines he will be expecting to make more than the MLE. I am out on that for a guy who's offense is that bad. Rick wont play him.
I like McDermott for a cheap THJ replacement.