07-06-2021, 08:54 PM
(07-06-2021, 06:09 PM)cjeter24 Wrote: Yeah but it's still what's best for Luka too. That's never going to change. Derozan will make life harder for Luka by killing spacing.
Additionally Derozan is at the same level of KP as a scorer. Clearly not a legit 2nd star either. That's way too low of a target. I don't think they are going to sacrifice cap space for a guy like Derozan. If the Mavs decide they want another guard forward type, I think Powell is that guy in free agency. He's such a better fit skill wise and likely cheaper.
I don't think the Mavs are signing anyone this summer with cap space tho personally. I think we are an over the cap team.
I'm not a fan of DeRozan for defensive reasons, but he fits the description of second scorer well, and better than Powell. He can get buckets on his own as well as getting them for others and scores over 20 points a game. His spacing issues are probably a little overblown as well. As a purely offensive player, I doubt they can reach any higher other than Kawhi.
I think the FO (as well as most fans) would consider it an epic failure to operate over the cap with a couple of minor additions. Unless you are suggesting they make a big free agent signing as S&T, I think everything they have said and done points to them going after big fish (like usual).