06-07-2021, 07:31 AM
Below is a depth chart of Mavs summer roster based on a position they play on defense. I didn't include any free agents to be other than the two way players. At this point I will assume KP stays, as it simplifies situation a bit. Trading him provides million possibilities and I just don't have any input at this point that would reduce number of possibilities.
1 2 3 4
PG X Brunson Burke Terry
SG DFS X Green Hinton
SF Luka X X X
PF X Maxi Bey X
C KP Powell
I think we lack starting guard that defends opponent point of offense, can create at least a little and shoots reasonably well. We also need a starting PF or big wing. Has to be a defender and shooter and if possible create for himself. I have absolutely no problem trading any of the guys under 2 if we can get a guy under 1, as I think we can get adequate back ups for rMLE, BaU or even vet min. Green is the only guy in column "3" I would be semi comfortable promoting to column "2".
First big question is, can we survive with a weak defender on any of those open spots in the first column? I am sceptical, but guys that are both good on defense and offense are just not available. So, where is the guarantee we will not just get ourselves into another WrighT/Rich situation?
Second question is, if THJ is the guy we can put on first place at PG? Sure he had a great playoff run, Mavs offense is really sad without him. But he doesn't create, can't do much other than spot up shooting and his defense is suspect, although I was pleasantly surprised with his performance in playoffs. Still, I just don't see him there. I see him in the second culomn of SG and SF position, but his salary might be a problem to realize that, if we want upgrade at PG and PF. Can we SnT him somewhere?
Smart could be great for that "PG1" spot, but I am seriously affraid offense would remain a total all Luka show, unless we can get a PF who can create for himself. But is there one available? Could we survive with a smaller PF, like DeRozan in this case, again sacrificing defense? Sorry, but for positions PG and PF in column 1 I only have a lot of questions and dilemmas, but not many answers.
I guess it is much easier to get players in the second column (third and fourth column are vet min and 2-way guys imho). I think the past has shown that those guys have to be able to shoot the ball or there will be very limited opportunity for them. They probably also need to play defense. I guess there are several interesting options to be had for rMLE at most, hopefully even BaE. New Yorks Burks (rMLE) and Bullock (BaE) would be great options at SG and SF column 2. Batum, Tucker, Bazemore, Temple, Craig, Niang should all be available for exception money. Cheap back up PG in case Brunson is traded is more difficult. Cam Payne, Neto, Rivers? McConnel or Mills might be pipedream for rMLE.
1 2 3 4
PG X Brunson Burke Terry
SG DFS X Green Hinton
SF Luka X X X
PF X Maxi Bey X
C KP Powell
I think we lack starting guard that defends opponent point of offense, can create at least a little and shoots reasonably well. We also need a starting PF or big wing. Has to be a defender and shooter and if possible create for himself. I have absolutely no problem trading any of the guys under 2 if we can get a guy under 1, as I think we can get adequate back ups for rMLE, BaU or even vet min. Green is the only guy in column "3" I would be semi comfortable promoting to column "2".
First big question is, can we survive with a weak defender on any of those open spots in the first column? I am sceptical, but guys that are both good on defense and offense are just not available. So, where is the guarantee we will not just get ourselves into another WrighT/Rich situation?
Second question is, if THJ is the guy we can put on first place at PG? Sure he had a great playoff run, Mavs offense is really sad without him. But he doesn't create, can't do much other than spot up shooting and his defense is suspect, although I was pleasantly surprised with his performance in playoffs. Still, I just don't see him there. I see him in the second culomn of SG and SF position, but his salary might be a problem to realize that, if we want upgrade at PG and PF. Can we SnT him somewhere?
Smart could be great for that "PG1" spot, but I am seriously affraid offense would remain a total all Luka show, unless we can get a PF who can create for himself. But is there one available? Could we survive with a smaller PF, like DeRozan in this case, again sacrificing defense? Sorry, but for positions PG and PF in column 1 I only have a lot of questions and dilemmas, but not many answers.
I guess it is much easier to get players in the second column (third and fourth column are vet min and 2-way guys imho). I think the past has shown that those guys have to be able to shoot the ball or there will be very limited opportunity for them. They probably also need to play defense. I guess there are several interesting options to be had for rMLE at most, hopefully even BaE. New Yorks Burks (rMLE) and Bullock (BaE) would be great options at SG and SF column 2. Batum, Tucker, Bazemore, Temple, Craig, Niang should all be available for exception money. Cheap back up PG in case Brunson is traded is more difficult. Cam Payne, Neto, Rivers? McConnel or Mills might be pipedream for rMLE.