05-27-2021, 02:39 PM
(05-27-2021, 02:27 PM)mvossman Wrote: If JRich is gone, we basically have Luka/DFS/THJ/Brunson for 3 spots.
You still have Burke, who has been totally decent as 5th guard. I guess Burke and Green easily take Richardson minutes, which are down to some 20-25 in his bench role.
(05-27-2021, 02:27 PM)mvossman Wrote: If we go the other route, and assume we are keeping THJ, who are you getting with ~15 mil that is worth more than two MLE players? There are not a lot of guys in that range that fit any of the listed needs. I am open to ideas.
If we go under the cap, there is always the SnT option. Just as an example - Kleber for Collins, bring back up PF for rMLE or BaE. Batum, Gay and similar options.
If JRich stays I would think about bigger trade. Package him with Kleber or Powell for a player making around 20 mil. Cover the holes with vet min guys. Overall I think we just have too many guys on this MLE level deals and we still lack a reliable good starter. Especially for regular season.
They have been playing great first two games, but I don't really think Luka/KP/THJ is a big three that would put Mavs in a serious contention status.