2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Mavs2021]

Definitely. 


If we are just listing teams that could use a stretch center and ignore if they have actually anything useful for Mavs or how it fits their cap, then you also have: Brooklyn, Detroit, Clippers, Lakers, Memphis, Miami and OKC.

Well just one example:

Washington

Trade 1:

Bertans + Bryant + Gill for Porzingis 

Trade 2:

Hachimura + Avdija for Powell

Only works as separate deal according to the trade machine.

Re-sign THJ for one year $20M.

Doncic/Brunson/Burke
Richardson/THJ/Terry
DFS/Hachimura/Green
Kleber/Bertans/Avdija
Holmes/Bryant/WCS

I´m honestly not sure anymore Washington would do it. Maybe they feel pressured by Beal´s pending free agency and the fact that Bryant could miss the start of next season due to his own ACL injury.

Anyway I like this trade for the Mavs, cause it gives them a great balance in the frontcourt of athletism and defense (Holmes, Kleber, Hachimura) to mix with two attacking talents (Bertans/Bryant). Plus it maintains our flexibility for 2022.

I know most people would see it as a downgrade, but to me 57% availability Porzingis/Powell vs. Holmes/Bryant/Bertans/Hachmiura is a no-brainer. There is no way this is a worse team.