Dallas Mavericks 2025 Trade thread -- Roster and Cap -- 1st page updated on July 1st

[daoneandonly]

I'm not sure this will be true when the season starts but Nico already hinted at the possible starting lineup of...

C-Lively
PF-AD
SF-PJ
SG-Flagg
PG-Kyrie

I mean... this doesn't look like it will work out on offense at all, unless Flagg develops great ball handling skills along with 3pt range. Then PJ at SF was never the best choice either. He was way more comfortable at the 4.

I don't know, all this is so premature... i guess we'll see when we get there.

(And again, this is Nico's idea before someone jumps my back)

Nico is such an idiot, zero basketball knowledge, just a product of who you know.

PJ and Flagg should eb the starting forwards, hands down no question. Trade AD for the best available guard. My vote, though he's more of a wing, is Jaylen Brown. Still fits a lot better with he rest of the guys

YES!! I forgot Celtics are having a fire sell. Brown instead of AD would be a killer lineup for Mavs. There is no way OKC can beat that... That's a great idea but unfortunately Nico is not smart enough to figure that out.

Lively
Pj
Flagg
Brown
Kyrie

...and a very deep bench. Omg, that would be insane. So much more versatility on guard/wing positions and a much more reliable player in Brown than AD. Plus you keep the flexibility of juggling Gafford/Lively/PJ big wing lineups.

Yea makes so much sense IMO. Plus I think Dallas could get the Washington 2nd rounder today to select TYrese Proctor and maybe even a 2027 first. That would set up out starting lineup. Trade Klay for a stop gap PG and you have a real deal team. And far more likable to without AD whining about playing C and Klay being a diva about starting.

[Darren]

DoLo statistic doesn't look good at all. Poor percentage. Poor scoring output. Why the Mavs make DoLo the top priority ? I think Dinwiddie and Exum are better than DoLo. I'd rather play Brandon Williams. Or maybe find Westbrook

[arkuo]

The Athletic is reporting that Austin Reaves just declined a $90M extension from the Lakers and will test free agency next season.

Might make sense to trade him for Gaff than let him walk for nothing. Here we go.

IMO just trade Gaff for Reaves, then use that $5.7M to sign Clint Capela to play backup C along with Kai Jones.

Reaves is better than DLO

[Teffer10]

The Athletic is reporting that Austin Reaves just declined a $90M extension from the Lakers and will test free agency next season.

Might make sense to trade him for Gaff than let him walk for nothing. Here we go.

IMO just trade Gaff for Reaves, then use that $5.7M to sign Clint Capela to play backup C along with Kai Jones.

Reaves is better than DLO

Lakers would still want more.
I have no idea why we would entertain the idea DLo, he brings nothing

[LightTheBeam]

Whats the sense around Dallas right now? Report was DLo on the TPMLE?

Lively/Gafford/Powell
AD/Washington/Prosper
Flagg/Naji/Martin
Klay/Christie
DLo/Williams/(Kyrie)

Is it sign Dlo + Exum or Dinwiddie and call it a day?

Is there an appetite to move some of the forwards for a guy like Monk (even if Dlo comes aboard?)

[arkuo]

The Athletic is reporting that Austin Reaves just declined a $90M extension from the Lakers and will test free agency next season.

Might make sense to trade him for Gaff than let him walk for nothing. Here we go.

IMO just trade Gaff for Reaves, then use that $5.7M to sign Clint Capela to play backup C along with Kai Jones.

Reaves is better than DLO

Lakers would still want more.
I have no idea why we would entertain the idea DLo, he brings nothing

Slim pickings for guys who can be signed for $5M.

CP3, DLo, Brogdon. I'd be okay with any of those 3.

[arkuo]

The thing with Reaves is tricky because of CA state income taxes are huge. So you have to overpay so the money he gets to take home after taxes are still substantial. DFS is also declining his extension and looking to re-sign on a bigger deal. This will drive them up the 2nd apron real fast.

[daoneandonly]

No interest in ever trading with LAL again

Reaves should have been included in the Luka deal with Klay going back, but Nico is an idiot

[Archx]

The thing with Reaves is tricky because of CA state income taxes are huge. So you have to overpay so the money he gets to take home after taxes are still substantial. DFS is also declining his extension and looking to re-sign on a bigger deal. This will drive them up the 2nd apron real fast.

AR said he loves LA and doesn't want to leave. But he'll also look for a contract in the range of 30-35M because his current contract already caps out at 22M and he declined it. That's quite too much for Mavs.

So in theory, yeah you can trade for him but then you'll be stuck with a lot of huge contracts and way above 2nd apron after this season.

[Archx]

Yet another "weird" if not dumb press conference from Nico.

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[joesha1698]

The Athletic is reporting that Austin Reaves just declined a $90M extension from the Lakers and will test free agency next season.

Might make sense to trade him for Gaff than let him walk for nothing. Here we go.

IMO just trade Gaff for Reaves, then use that $5.7M to sign Clint Capela to play backup C along with Kai Jones.

Reaves is better than DLO

Lakers would still want more.
I have no idea why we would entertain the idea DLo, he brings nothing

I wouldn't say he brings nothing. He can run point, he can get his own shot, when rolling he is an excellent deep ball threat and can get hot. I just prefer someone who is more competitive...you need competitive guys to win it all in this league...and his competitiveness has always been in question, imo. And he's not known for his defense or competing really hard on defense.

[joesha1698]

The thing with Reaves is tricky because of CA state income taxes are huge. So you have to overpay so the money he gets to take home after taxes are still substantial. DFS is also declining his extension and looking to re-sign on a bigger deal. This will drive them up the 2nd apron real fast.

AR said he loves LA and doesn't want to leave. But he'll also look for a contract in the range of 30-35M because his current contract already caps out at 22M and he declined it. That's quite too much for Mavs.

So in theory, yeah you can trade for him but then you'll be stuck with a lot of huge contracts and way above 2nd apron after this season.

30-35 million for Reeves is way too much. He's destined to be a 6th man and thats just too much to pay for a 6th man. Though hes pretty good on offense (minus the flopping) and he's adequate on defense but nothing special. I think 20-23 million in a non-tax-state is fair compensation. I think he probably does want to stay in LA but their gonna have to overpay him (because of the tax situation) to keep him. With Luka there - it doesnt make sense. I wouldn't trade for Reeves unless he agrees to an extension. Lastly, if im the Mavs I would think long and hard before gift wrapping Gafford to the Lakers. I wouldnt help them.

[joesha1698]

Whats the sense around Dallas right now? Report was DLo on the TPMLE?

Lively/Gafford/Powell
AD/Washington/Prosper
Flagg/Naji/Martin
Klay/Christie
DLo/Williams/(Kyrie)

Is it sign Dlo + Exum or Dinwiddie and call it a day?

Is there an appetite to move some of the forwards for a guy like Monk (even if Dlo comes aboard?)

I would take Schrdoer , Paul, or Brodgon before Dlo for competitive reasons.

[joesha1698]

Yet another "weird" if not dumb press conference from Nico.

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The Mavs need to win and in best case scenario win before Luka does and I think Nico will be all but forgiven. You win a ring and Flagg shows signs of being a franchise guy - people will get on board. Flagg being an American guy is another reason people will kinda forget about Luka if he develops into a great player...now if Luka runs off 2-3 championships and we suck and Flagg doesnt plan out - different story.

[Archx]

The thing with Reaves is tricky because of CA state income taxes are huge. So you have to overpay so the money he gets to take home after taxes are still substantial. DFS is also declining his extension and looking to re-sign on a bigger deal. This will drive them up the 2nd apron real fast.

AR said he loves LA and doesn't want to leave. But he'll also look for a contract in the range of 30-35M because his current contract already caps out at 22M and he declined it. That's quite too much for Mavs.

So in theory, yeah you can trade for him but then you'll be stuck with a lot of huge contracts and way above 2nd apron after this season.

30-35 million for Reeves is way too much. He's destined to be a 6th man and thats just too much to pay for a 6th man. Though hes pretty good on offense (minus the flopping) and he's adequate on defense but nothing special. I think 20-23 million in a non-tax-state is fair compensation. I think he probably does want to stay in LA but their gonna have to overpay him (because of the tax situation) to keep him. With Luka there - it doesnt make sense. I wouldn't trade for Reeves unless he agrees to an extension. Lastly, if im the Mavs I would think long and hard before gift wrapping Gafford to the Lakers. I wouldnt help them.

I think Lakers are scared of not having a 2nd option next to Luka when LBJ is gone. Otherwise yeah, it would make way more sense to find a great center for him. Unless AR proves that he can perform in playoffs next season, 30M+ will be quite a significant contract. Lakers are also looking for an upgrade on wing positions but i have no clue how they're going to do that with limited assets.

The Mavs need to win and in best case scenario win before Luka does and I think Nico will be all but forgiven. You win a ring and Flagg shows signs of being a franchise guy - people will get on board. Flagg being an American guy is another reason people will kinda forget about Luka if he develops into a great player...now if Luka runs off 2-3 championships and we suck and Flagg doesnt plan out - different story.

They already chanted "FIRE NICO" at the draft party in the arena. Followill had to basically speak up for them to go silent lol.

I could give you some of the quotes from Mavs fans, but long story short... it's about betrayal of trust and how you handle a star on your way out. Everyone is also mad how Nico viewed Dirk and his closest friends within the organization. Yes winning a ring would help but i feel like this **** will never go away. Adelsons and Nico made so much damage in only few months.

[Mr B]

Well the draft is over and the Mavs have signed PG Ryan Nembhard from Gonzaga. Seems to be kind of Brunson-esq as far as the way he plays. He’s a little smaller than Brunson though. Hopefully he will develop into a good backup PG.

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[kanofwindHK]

Whats the sense around Dallas right now? Report was DLo on the TPMLE?

Lively/Gafford/Powell
AD/Washington/Prosper
Flagg/Naji/Martin
Klay/Christie
DLo/Williams/(Kyrie)

Is it sign Dlo + Exum or Dinwiddie and call it a day?

Is there an appetite to move some of the forwards for a guy like Monk (even if Dlo comes aboard?)

I would take Schrdoer , Paul, or Brodgon before Dlo for competitive reasons.

qusetion is Schroeder not likely can be signed by TMLE

[Maverick41]

Whats the sense around Dallas right now? Report was DLo on the TPMLE?

Lively/Gafford/Powell
AD/Washington/Prosper
Flagg/Naji/Martin
Klay/Christie
DLo/Williams/(Kyrie)

Is it sign Dlo + Exum or Dinwiddie and call it a day?

Is there an appetite to move some of the forwards for a guy like Monk (even if Dlo comes aboard?)

If it was someone outside of PJ, I think DAL should absolutely consider Monk but I assume PJ is the real target here.

Imo DAL's offseason is mostly done. Sign a stopgap PG with the TPMLE and then maybe move one of Hardy or Powell to make room for Exum.

[LightTheBeam]

Whats the sense around Dallas right now? Report was DLo on the TPMLE?

Lively/Gafford/Powell
AD/Washington/Prosper
Flagg/Naji/Martin
Klay/Christie
DLo/Williams/(Kyrie)

Is it sign Dlo + Exum or Dinwiddie and call it a day?

Is there an appetite to move some of the forwards for a guy like Monk (even if Dlo comes aboard?)

If it was someone outside of PJ, I think DAL should absolutely consider Monk but I assume PJ is the real target here.

Imo DAL's offseason is mostly done. Sign a stopgap PG with the TPMLE and then maybe move one of Hardy or Powell to make room for Exum.

Truthfully I'd be fine moving him for Naji and Martin which I think works money wise and probably fills gaps for both teams?

[Maverick41]

Truthfully I'd be fine moving him for Naji and Martin which I think works money wise and probably fills gaps for both teams?

I would take that deal for DAL. Monk would add a lot of dynamics to the backcourt with Kyrie out and also be able to play with him when he gets back. Can sign Exum after to add a little more steadiness.