Dallas Mavericks 2023 offseason thread

Darren · Post #161 » by **Darren** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:34 am

Heading to free agent, the Mavs has some questions to think about:
1. Pick up Bullock's option, yes or no? Which one is better? Cap space? Bullock's production? Bullock's expiring contract? Make no mistake. I'm fine for one more year but no more extensions. Bullock fails the assignment against elite players. Not performing well on both ends most of the game?

2. What kind of defensive assignment can we trust Green on? Against bigger players or smaller players? Or none of the above ?

3. How's Maxi's injury? Can we still count on Maxi in key defensive role?

4. Can McGee become a net positive on court?

5. How much do you think Holmes can help?

6. What can we get with the combination of MaxI, Bullock, Hardaway, McGee?

7. Head coach options? No more irresponsible, indifferent and vacuum in leadership.

Darren · Post #162 » by **Darren** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:41 am

To minimize the needs, I think:
1. Design scheme that McGee, Holmes and Lively can make positive impact on court right away.

2. Figure out which kind of players Green couldn't guard and find a complement piece either from trade or FA.

3.Extuast all minimum options who can add dimensions to team.

4.Get a plan on player development.

5.Build an identity and cohesive team culture.

6.Make a contingent plan with the absence of key handlers.

Darren · Post #163 » by **Darren** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:59 am

Johnathan Isaac, Gary Harris, Bol Bol for JaVale McGee, Reggie Bullock, Tim Hardaway and conditional 1st for Isaac's availability.

arkuo · Post #164 » by **arkuo** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:44 pm

I dont see major roster moves left to do unless a no brainer deal falls on their laps (i.e. Ayton being given away for free).

Otherwise, the big signing you guys want is Kyrie on July 1st. Which would require the whole party to travel wherever he is to watch him sign that contract and everyone poses for photos while waiting for the ink to dry.

2nd signing which I feel is probably the last for the summer is they get 1 of Bruce Brown or Grant Williams. Just one, not both IMO. Any other trades can be done on a per need basis closer to the deadline when Bullock becomes a nice expiring contract for teams that have gone beyond the 1st tax apron.

41Dirk41 · Post #165 » by **41Dirk41** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 1:55 pm

Luka needs better shooters than DFS and Bullock :lol:

arkuo · Post #166 » by **arkuo** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 2:21 pm

41Dirk41 wrote:

Luka needs better shooters than DFS and Bullock

Agreed. Like I said, this would be Bullock's last deal with the Mavs. He's not getting a fresh 4 year deal here. Those 3&D duties will now go to Propser and Green. If they manage to get Bruce Brown then he gets added to the new guys too.

dirkforpres · Post #167 » by **dirkforpres** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 2:41 pm

41Dirk41 wrote:

Luka needs better shooters than DFS and Bullock

Pretty embarrassing graphic, but not at all surprising. Bullock was putting dents in the rim all season. I really hope he gets shipped out.

Mr B · Post #168 » by **Mr B** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:04 pm

One guy I haven’t seen anyone here mention as a possible stop gap Center and who could be had for cheap (for the small exception) is Mason Plumlee. He’s an UFA and he’s a vet which would help Lively.

41Dirk41 · Post #169 » by **41Dirk41** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:50 pm

Mr B wrote:One guy I haven’t seen anyone here mention as a possible stop gap Center and who could be had for cheap (for the small exception) is Mason Plumlee. He’s an UFA and he’s a vet which would help Lively.

I don't he is a good fit for us, he is a skilled Dwight Powell... No defense and no rim protector, good passer and Better rebounder and offensive player.

arkuo · Post #170 » by **arkuo** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:52 pm

I got a bad feeling Mavs will land Dillon Brooks if they miss out on Bruce Brown LOL

Dillon Brooks on a 1 year MLE deal.

Post #171 » by **Mavrelous** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:57 pm

arkuo wrote:I got a bad feeling Mavs will land Dillon Brooks if they miss out on Bruce Brown LOL

Dillon Brooks on a 1 year MLE deal.

Why bad? I prefer Brooks iver Grant Williams TBH

BeiBeau · Post #172 » by **BeiBeau** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:12 pm

Mavrelous wrote:
arkuo wrote:I got a bad feeling Mavs will land Dillon Brooks if they miss out on Bruce Brown LOL

Dillon Brooks on a 1 year MLE deal.

Why bad? I prefer Brooks iver Grant Williams TBH

Williams isn’t a distraction. Shoots roughly 8-10% better from 3. And they’re equivalent defenders. Williams is also bigger.

41Dirk41 · Post #173 » by **41Dirk41** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:26 pm

I've seen nobody defends Luka like Dillon Brooks... But yes, he is an ass hole :lol:

arkuo · Post #174 » by **arkuo** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:47 pm

The good is that Brooks would be a disruptor. A non shooter version of Deshawn Stevenson. That's someone who gets in other people's faces, warranted or not.

The bad is that warranted or not, he does it to everyone. So it's extra motivation for the league to kick your ass every game. LOL

arkuo · Post #175 » by **arkuo** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:06 pm

John Collins got traded to Utah in exchange for peanuts. ATL really just wanted to do a salary dump. I guess the penalties for going over the 2nd apron has got some team's assses wounded up.

If Collins got dumped for that, Ayton will get dumped for similar value next season. I dont care if you're a billionaire, everybody has limits when signing checks with 6 zeroes. The new PHX owner is just excited like a kid opening presents on christmas day. When he sees that tax bill next year, that check book will be shut pretty tight. You can bet on it.

dirkforpres · Post #176 » by **dirkforpres** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:22 pm

arkuo wrote:The good is that Brooks would be a disruptor. A non shooter version of Deshawn Stevenson.

No the bad is that he thinks he IS a shooter, and he shouldnt be. If he ever accepts his role like Marcus Smart finally did on the Celtics, he would have some true award potential.

I do hope Dallas finds a way to get Brooks here for the MLE, but I shiver at the thought of him AND Bullock.

arkuo · Post #177 » by **arkuo** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:28 pm

dirkforpres wrote:
arkuo wrote:The good is that Brooks would be a disruptor. A non shooter version of Deshawn Stevenson.

No the bad is that he thinks he IS a shooter, and he shouldnt be. If he ever accepts his role like Marcus Smart finally did on the Celtics, he would have some true award potential.

I do hope Dallas finds a way to get Brooks here for the MLE, but I shiver at the thought of him AND Bullock.

This is a result of having a younger captain in Ja Morant. Morant cant control the guy. Vets will resist change especially if told on by a younger player. But with Kyrie he will fall in line IMO. He's still waiting on Kyrie's jersey swap to this day. LOL

With Propser and Green playing the lead defensive guys, Brooks and Bullock should be relegated to Brian Cardinal and Deshawn Stevenson minutes.

arkuo · Post #178 » by **arkuo** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:32 pm

Just curious Mavs fans. If ATL offers Capela for Holmes and the 2027 FRP, do you guys do it?

Because two days ago, they believed John Collins was worth the #10 pick. Now they traded him for Rudy Gay's corpse and a 2nd rounder. Capela's asking price might just go way down.

BeiBeau · Post #179 » by **BeiBeau** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:41 pm

arkuo wrote:John Collins got traded to Utah in exchange for peanuts. ATL really just wanted to do a salary dump. I guess the penalties for going over the 2nd apron has got some team's assses wounded up.

If Collins got dumped for that, Ayton will get dumped for similar value next season. I dont care if you're a billionaire, everybody has limits when signing checks with 6 zeroes. The new PHX owner is just excited like a kid opening presents on christmas day. When he sees that tax bill next year, that check book will be shut pretty tight. You can bet on it.

For some teams it’s for sure about the money. Owners won’t pay 9 figures in luxury tax for a play in team is not gonna fly.

But for the teams like the Warriors it’s the punishments that are going to **** them up. If you hit the 2nd apron you are completely without the ability to improve.

unbiased · Post #180 » by **unbiased** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:46 pm

arkuo wrote:Just curious Mavs fans. If ATL offers Capela for Holmes and the 2027 FRP, do you guys do it?

Because two days ago, they believed John Collins was worth the #10 pick. Now they traded him for Rudy Gay's corpse and a 2nd rounder. Capela's asking price might just go way down.

FRP too much sweetener for Capela