2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[StepBackJay]

If that was as easy as simply snapping your fingers and doing it, that would be great, with one disclaimer below.

But if you did this list, I'd much rather keep Powell than WCS, because of the relative salary cost. WCS is paid about what a backup center should make, and Powell is paid way more. Values are about the same - neither should be a starter. The extra money to spend would also be quite useful elsewhere, particularly in paying for cost over-runs that I think would result from the list and prices you have.

One disclaimer-  I would much prefer "3rd star" be the acquisition, over 3 "helpful role players," if that was an available alternative.

Ya so the names I picked were names I thought that were pretty viable. Holmes shouldn't have any real attachment to the Kings and will probably go to the biggest contract (looking at Woods as a comp). We know Mavs had interest in him at the deadline and the re-emergence of 2 bigs in Rick's system indicates maybe they would be open to offering him a deal. Graham, altho an RFA is probably available for the right price. Mavs would be the favorite for Dragic if Miami gets a big name.

I would also rather keep Powell than WCS and Powell is already under contract anyway.

I also would rather have a star, there just aren't many of them out there that are available. The one guy I like is DeRozan and his fit is questionable so Mavs may not go in that direction.