05-23-2021, 04:46 PM
(05-23-2021, 02:00 PM)loki Wrote: What top end talent is available? That's the whole issue with this offseason. I guess Collins is the obvious name, but if Atlanta matches a max offer the Mavs will have to scramble just to get back where they currently are. I'd call falling out of the playoffs a pretty big risk. And I don't buy the idea that the Hawks will donate JC to us for a few role players and spare change. They have a pretty clear mandate from their ownership to win now.
Other names have serious drawbacks as well. Lowry or Conley? Short term solutions that don't put Dallas over the top and make it more likely Brunson walks. Derozan? Terrible 3pt shooter and defender, 32 years old.
Beyond that you're looking at more RFA's and THJ level players or worse. Holmes is a popular name here (I'm interested too) but I don't consider him top end or worth the $20M he wants.
That's very true with the lack of top end talent available this offseason. It's not about getting a star as much as high level starter. That market dried up with extensions and trades in the last year.
I do think Lowry and Conley are above average starters still. Derozan gives you a premier scoring option.
What are you missing out on trying to get someone, even an RFA? You lose Richardson assuming he opts out. I'd imagine THJ is resigned at this point regardless.
You may be able to get one of the old guys on a big money 1 year deal or 1+1.
Collins is the obvious FA target for sure. But I also love the idea of Lowry. I have no problem having 2 guards like Brunson and Lowry for a year. Plus a tradeable asset during the year.
Norman Powell would be a great get too. I think we were linked to him at the deadline right?
I think adding a scoring option this summer is the play regardless of the level. THJ isn't consistent enough to be a 3rd guy. KP isn't good enough at this point to be a true #2 so I think the best option is a team deep with scorers. It's sort of what we've done but Richardson just hasn't ever gotten it going outside a few games.