06-01-2021, 01:07 PM
(06-01-2021, 12:44 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: There is little doubt of this. However, as I said, if we get Bertans (this could be a draft day trade, before we make a decision on THJ), he basically does what THJ is doing, so the question becomes, do we want THJ or his money?
As far as Bryant, if he's as good as you are saying (I don't know at all) I think we could move either him or Holmes based on whichever wins the starting spot over the other. Otherwise, with the duo, our C spot would be set for the long term (think about having a C duo like TC and Hayward for the long future). We then take our pick of Bobi or WCS (WCS) to be our deep backup and trade or let walk the other 2 (Powell and WCS/Bobi).
Future would look bright if Rui and Avdija just need a change of scenery!
Mavs used to have two shooters THJ and Curry and that worked okay. I think the issue with the THJ situation is just not wanting to lose an asset. If he walks it could be hard to replace him with a better player. Teams fall in love with their own guys and I see the same situation happening here. That being said I think you can have use for both.
For Bryant it really depends on the Mavs medical evaluation of him. They obv took on KP with an ACL tear but he had star upside at the time. I don't think Mavs would get Holmes and Bryant. Both of those guys are starters in the league. Holmes should be an option for the Mavs but they might have to way overpay to get him considering there are teams like Toronto and Charlotte who will be hot after a starting-calber center.
I like Rui and Avdija as prospects and I think they would at least be useful rotation players on cheap deals with upside.
I am not saying the framework of this type of deal is amazing return but its viable enough to me to be something on the table. I think KP's value will only go down (at least on this team) if Mavs hang onto him so they need to entertain any and all offers.