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Post#1741 » by 41Dirk41 » Tue Jul 22, 2025 12:19 pm

arkuo wrote:It has to be a consolidation trade. Hardy + Omax or someone. To clear 1 roster spot. It has to be a 2 for 1.


Agree... But unfortunately they have negative value in the market right now and we don't have minutes for them to increase their value. But probably it's all a part of Nico vision.
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Post#1742 » by Michaellam1987 » Tue Jul 22, 2025 2:01 pm

Darren wrote:Chat sports mentions Hardy & a 2nd for Dean Wade. I think it's not a right move. You spend an asset to unload Hardy getting back a rental who won't return next offseason. And you don't have the minute for the frontcourt. Unless a PJ trade for a starting level guard 1/2, this trade doesn't make too much sense. I read it as Klay is getting the starting role in favor of PJ. And the Mavs doesn't want to lose PJ for nothing . Something may have went wrong with PJ's extension. Or something like PJ for Monk, Coby White or Cam Thomas or similar player finally getting done. With Schroeder, the King are loaded in backcourt. Chicago is waiting on something before Giddey's extension. Cam Thomas is remain restricted. Anything could happen. Do you believe PJ is on the move? In case it is, which trade scenario will you take?


Believe it or not, I don’t think CLE will agree to take on Hardy + 2nd for Wade
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Post#1743 » by Teffer10 » Tue Jul 22, 2025 4:26 pm

kanofwindHK wrote:
Teffer10 wrote:
Mr B wrote:Miles Kelly (6’6” 3-D Wing) played well in the Summer League and is also on a 2-way contract. They have 1 more 2-way contract available.

As strange as this may sound, I hope they sign a big to fill that last spot.
I still like the potential of Sharp and would like to see the Mavs move on from Powell his summer.

I like the Wade idea as well.

Kyrie/DLo/BWill
Klay/Christie/Exum
Flagg/Naji/Martin
AD/PJ/Wade
Lively/Gaff

Nembar/Kelly/Sharp (2-Way)

That is an extremely deep team IF healthy.

I really do not know why people are high on Sharp,
from the summer league games, it is clear that sharp is only tall.....but skill not belong to NBA level basketball

At his height and reach Sharp doesn't have to have a lot of skill. And on a 2-way he is very cheap insurance. Plus I'd much rather see Sharp blocking and contesting shots than Powell on the floor jumping around yielding nothing.
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Post#1744 » by Mavrelous » Thu Jul 24, 2025 1:07 pm

What does the board think about this?
Naji/Hardy/OMax/2 2nds for Grayson Allen

Create space to sign Exum and adds a reliable shooter and secondary ball handler.
Mavs lose Naji playmaking but if he's running the point, things are probably bad either way.
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Post#1745 » by Maverick41 » Thu Jul 24, 2025 2:01 pm

Mavrelous wrote:What does the board think about this?
Naji/Hardy/OMax/2 2nds for Grayson Allen

Create space to sign Exum and adds a reliable shooter and secondary ball handler.
Mavs lose Naji playmaking but if he's running the point, things are probably bad either way.

Feel like this can be done without the SRPs but I'd do it regardless.

I have a lot of doubts of Naji working with our big lineups next season. Having great spacing is key and Grayson can really help with that.
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Post#1746 » by daoneandonly » Thu Jul 24, 2025 2:20 pm

3 team trade

Dallas Gets Devin Vassel, Dequan Jeffries
Cha Gets: Klay Thompson
SA Gets: Tidjane Salaun, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy

Dallas turns three mistakes into one, essentially. I'm not a Vassel believer, but he likely wouldn't have a place in SA with their influx of guards, and he fits a need here as a starting caliber guard who would be closer to Flagg's timeline. This also opens up the roster spot for Exum. This injects some more youth into a team lacking it. Cha gets the ultimate Kneuppel mentor. Kon has mentioned that Klay is the guy he models his game after and even called him after the SL win. SA has roster spots to fill and this accomplishes that. Victor and Salaun are friends, and perhaps that connection can boost Tidjane's confidence to carve a role, and he fits a need for SA. Caleb and Hardy can be bench guys for them that they currently lack.

This is assuming Devin's value isnt high at that contract which i dont believe it is, but curious for everyone's thoughts? Hopefully Dallas can do somethign else to open up a spot for Nembhard to have a real contract, maybe release Omax, Powell, or WIlliams

Lively/Gaff
AD/PJ
Flagg/Naji/Jeffries
Vassel/Christie/Exum
Kyrie/D-Lo/Nembhard
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Post#1747 » by Maverick41 » Fri Jul 25, 2025 1:29 am

daoneandonly wrote:3 team trade

Dallas Gets Devin Vassel, Dequan Jeffries
Cha Gets: Klay Thompson
SA Gets: Tidjane Salaun, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy

Dallas turns three mistakes into one, essentially. I'm not a Vassel believer, but he likely wouldn't have a place in SA with their influx of guards, and he fits a need here as a starting caliber guard who would be closer to Flagg's timeline. This also opens up the roster spot for Exum. This injects some more youth into a team lacking it. Cha gets the ultimate Kneuppel mentor. Kon has mentioned that Klay is the guy he models his game after and even called him after the SL win. SA has roster spots to fill and this accomplishes that. Victor and Salaun are friends, and perhaps that connection can boost Tidjane's confidence to carve a role, and he fits a need for SA. Caleb and Hardy can be bench guys for them that they currently lack.

This is assuming Devin's value isnt high at that contract which i dont believe it is, but curious for everyone's thoughts? Hopefully Dallas can do somethign else to open up a spot for Nembhard to have a real contract, maybe release Omax, Powell, or WIlliams

Lively/Gaff
AD/PJ
Flagg/Naji/Jeffries
Vassel/Christie/Exum
Kyrie/D-Lo/Nembhard

Imo, all 3 teams say no but it's interesting and different.

For DAL, I like Vassell but he's overpaid and I'm not confident in him producing enough in this team to justify his contract and not put in peril other players extensions like PJ.

For CHA, I don't see them giving up on Salaun after 1 season. I know he looked terrible but the GM would look like a fool to immediately flip him for a very old Klay.

For SA, Vassell's shooting is badly needed and would be missed. Hardy is useless in SA with their amount of guards, Salaun would basically never see the floor behind Barnes, Sochan and K. Johnson. Martin probably plays but also would be fighting for minutes with the same guys.

Also I'm surprised you would consider releasing B-Will. He finished the year really strong averaging 13/4/2 on 52/41/84 shooting splits in his last 10 games. I'm hopeful he can continue his momentum. He seems to be really well-liked in the organization and by his teammates.
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Post#1748 » by Heezzi » Fri Jul 25, 2025 4:14 am

daoneandonly wrote:3 team trade

Dallas Gets Devin Vassel, Dequan Jeffries
Cha Gets: Klay Thompson
SA Gets: Tidjane Salaun, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy

Dallas turns three mistakes into one, essentially. I'm not a Vassel believer, but he likely wouldn't have a place in SA with their influx of guards, and he fits a need here as a starting caliber guard who would be closer to Flagg's timeline. This also opens up the roster spot for Exum. This injects some more youth into a team lacking it. Cha gets the ultimate Kneuppel mentor. Kon has mentioned that Klay is the guy he models his game after and even called him after the SL win. SA has roster spots to fill and this accomplishes that. Victor and Salaun are friends, and perhaps that connection can boost Tidjane's confidence to carve a role, and he fits a need for SA. Caleb and Hardy can be bench guys for them that they currently lack.

This is assuming Devin's value isnt high at that contract which i dont believe it is, but curious for everyone's thoughts? Hopefully Dallas can do somethign else to open up a spot for Nembhard to have a real contract, maybe release Omax, Powell, or WIlliams

Lively/Gaff
AD/PJ
Flagg/Naji/Jeffries
Vassel/Christie/Exum
Kyrie/D-Lo/Nembhard

Terrible
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Post#1749 » by daoneandonly » Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:49 am

Heezzi wrote:
daoneandonly wrote:3 team trade

Dallas Gets Devin Vassel, Dequan Jeffries
Cha Gets: Klay Thompson
SA Gets: Tidjane Salaun, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy

Dallas turns three mistakes into one, essentially. I'm not a Vassel believer, but he likely wouldn't have a place in SA with their influx of guards, and he fits a need here as a starting caliber guard who would be closer to Flagg's timeline. This also opens up the roster spot for Exum. This injects some more youth into a team lacking it. Cha gets the ultimate Kneuppel mentor. Kon has mentioned that Klay is the guy he models his game after and even called him after the SL win. SA has roster spots to fill and this accomplishes that. Victor and Salaun are friends, and perhaps that connection can boost Tidjane's confidence to carve a role, and he fits a need for SA. Caleb and Hardy can be bench guys for them that they currently lack.

This is assuming Devin's value isnt high at that contract which i dont believe it is, but curious for everyone's thoughts? Hopefully Dallas can do somethign else to open up a spot for Nembhard to have a real contract, maybe release Omax, Powell, or WIlliams

Lively/Gaff
AD/PJ
Flagg/Naji/Jeffries
Vassel/Christie/Exum
Kyrie/D-Lo/Nembhard

Terrible


You can at least explain like Maverick41 gave a nice detailed one. But you also think AD is a #1 superstar option, so I guess there's no need.
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Post#1750 » by daoneandonly » Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:52 am

Maverick41 wrote:
daoneandonly wrote:3 team trade

Dallas Gets Devin Vassel, Dequan Jeffries
Cha Gets: Klay Thompson
SA Gets: Tidjane Salaun, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy

Dallas turns three mistakes into one, essentially. I'm not a Vassel believer, but he likely wouldn't have a place in SA with their influx of guards, and he fits a need here as a starting caliber guard who would be closer to Flagg's timeline. This also opens up the roster spot for Exum. This injects some more youth into a team lacking it. Cha gets the ultimate Kneuppel mentor. Kon has mentioned that Klay is the guy he models his game after and even called him after the SL win. SA has roster spots to fill and this accomplishes that. Victor and Salaun are friends, and perhaps that connection can boost Tidjane's confidence to carve a role, and he fits a need for SA. Caleb and Hardy can be bench guys for them that they currently lack.

This is assuming Devin's value isnt high at that contract which i dont believe it is, but curious for everyone's thoughts? Hopefully Dallas can do somethign else to open up a spot for Nembhard to have a real contract, maybe release Omax, Powell, or WIlliams

Lively/Gaff
AD/PJ
Flagg/Naji/Jeffries
Vassel/Christie/Exum
Kyrie/D-Lo/Nembhard

Imo, all 3 teams say no but it's interesting and different.

For DAL, I like Vassell but he's overpaid and I'm not confident in him producing enough in this team to justify his contract and not put in peril other players extensions like PJ.

For CHA, I don't see them giving up on Salaun after 1 season. I know he looked terrible but the GM would look like a fool to immediately flip him for a very old Klay.

For SA, Vassell's shooting is badly needed and would be missed. Hardy is useless in SA with their amount of guards, Salaun would basically never see the floor behind Barnes, Sochan and K. Johnson. Martin probably plays but also would be fighting for minutes with the same guys.

Also I'm surprised you would consider releasing B-Will. He finished the year really strong averaging 13/4/2 on 52/41/84 shooting splits in his last 10 games. I'm hopeful he can continue his momentum. He seems to be really well-liked in the organization and by his teammates.


Yea I hear you and Im hesitant to take DV on, but if there's a list of guys I want gone, it would be in this order

AD
Klay
Caleb
Hardy

These guys do more harm than help IMO, their presence alone proves Nico needs to go.

Honestly on B-WIll, I stopped watching basketball after the AD trade for Anthony Day to Day and only came back after LAL got eliminated, so wasnt aware how he did. But did he contribute to winning basketball or more did what he could?
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Post#1751 » by Mr B » Fri Jul 25, 2025 2:11 pm

daoneandonly wrote:
Maverick41 wrote:
daoneandonly wrote:3 team trade

Dallas Gets Devin Vassel, Dequan Jeffries
Cha Gets: Klay Thompson
SA Gets: Tidjane Salaun, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy

Dallas turns three mistakes into one, essentially. I'm not a Vassel believer, but he likely wouldn't have a place in SA with their influx of guards, and he fits a need here as a starting caliber guard who would be closer to Flagg's timeline. This also opens up the roster spot for Exum. This injects some more youth into a team lacking it. Cha gets the ultimate Kneuppel mentor. Kon has mentioned that Klay is the guy he models his game after and even called him after the SL win. SA has roster spots to fill and this accomplishes that. Victor and Salaun are friends, and perhaps that connection can boost Tidjane's confidence to carve a role, and he fits a need for SA. Caleb and Hardy can be bench guys for them that they currently lack.

This is assuming Devin's value isnt high at that contract which i dont believe it is, but curious for everyone's thoughts? Hopefully Dallas can do somethign else to open up a spot for Nembhard to have a real contract, maybe release Omax, Powell, or WIlliams

Lively/Gaff
AD/PJ
Flagg/Naji/Jeffries
Vassel/Christie/Exum
Kyrie/D-Lo/Nembhard

Imo, all 3 teams say no but it's interesting and different.

For DAL, I like Vassell but he's overpaid and I'm not confident in him producing enough in this team to justify his contract and not put in peril other players extensions like PJ.

For CHA, I don't see them giving up on Salaun after 1 season. I know he looked terrible but the GM would look like a fool to immediately flip him for a very old Klay.

For SA, Vassell's shooting is badly needed and would be missed. Hardy is useless in SA with their amount of guards, Salaun would basically never see the floor behind Barnes, Sochan and K. Johnson. Martin probably plays but also would be fighting for minutes with the same guys.

Also I'm surprised you would consider releasing B-Will. He finished the year really strong averaging 13/4/2 on 52/41/84 shooting splits in his last 10 games. I'm hopeful he can continue his momentum. He seems to be really well-liked in the organization and by his teammates.


Yea I hear you and Im hesitant to take DV on, but if there's a list of guys I want gone, it would be in this order

AD
Klay
Caleb
Hardy

These guys do more harm than help IMO, their presence alone proves Nico needs to go.

Honestly on B-WIll, I stopped watching basketball after the AD trade for Anthony Day to Day and only came back after LAL got eliminated, so wasnt aware how he did. But did he contribute to winning basketball or more did what he could?

B-Will reminds me a lot of JJ Barea. He does contribute to winning when he’s on the floor. He’s not a starting quality PG though. When he’s on the floor he’s constantly getting downhill and attacking the paint. If he can get more proficient at passing out once he gets deep in the paint his game will be very similar to JJ Barea’s.

Edit: I would also like to see him get more proficient at the lob pass.
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Post#1752 » by Teffer10 » Fri Jul 25, 2025 7:15 pm

Mr B wrote:
daoneandonly wrote:
Maverick41 wrote:Imo, all 3 teams say no but it's interesting and different.

For DAL, I like Vassell but he's overpaid and I'm not confident in him producing enough in this team to justify his contract and not put in peril other players extensions like PJ.

For CHA, I don't see them giving up on Salaun after 1 season. I know he looked terrible but the GM would look like a fool to immediately flip him for a very old Klay.

For SA, Vassell's shooting is badly needed and would be missed. Hardy is useless in SA with their amount of guards, Salaun would basically never see the floor behind Barnes, Sochan and K. Johnson. Martin probably plays but also would be fighting for minutes with the same guys.

Also I'm surprised you would consider releasing B-Will. He finished the year really strong averaging 13/4/2 on 52/41/84 shooting splits in his last 10 games. I'm hopeful he can continue his momentum. He seems to be really well-liked in the organization and by his teammates.


Yea I hear you and Im hesitant to take DV on, but if there's a list of guys I want gone, it would be in this order

AD
Klay
Caleb
Hardy

These guys do more harm than help IMO, their presence alone proves Nico needs to go.

Honestly on B-WIll, I stopped watching basketball after the AD trade for Anthony Day to Day and only came back after LAL got eliminated, so wasnt aware how he did. But did he contribute to winning basketball or more did what he could?

B-Will reminds me a lot of JJ Barea. He does contribute to winning when he’s on the floor. He’s not a starting quality PG though. When he’s on the floor he’s constantly getting downhill and attacking the paint. If he can get more proficient at passing out once he gets deep in the paint his game will be very similar to JJ Barea’s.

Edit: I would also like to see him get more proficient at the lob pass.

Yeah, BWill was the one bright spot toward the end of last season. I completely changed my tune on him and he proved to me he can still develop into a solid backup PG. His athleticism and hops stood out and his ability to flat out score was impressive. Kind of reminds me a little bit of Yogi as well but more polished offensively and maybe the non-superstar Isaiah Thomas too.

Defense will limit his ability to be a true starter, but I could see him challenging DLo for PT.
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Post#1754 » by Archx » Sat Jul 26, 2025 10:34 pm

Lol Stein... That is some Windhorst level type of reporting. Didn't think he would sink this low. But yeah, Lebron is not dumb, he knows Mavs are stacked top to bottom, his two friends Kyrie and AD are here, obviously if Mavs gave up nothing, this would be an insane team. (IF HEALTHY).
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Post#1755 » by 41Dirk41 » Sat Jul 26, 2025 10:51 pm

I can immagine how excited is Luka to waste next year for the LeBron farewell tour hahahahahah

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Post#1756 » by Teffer10 » Sun Jul 27, 2025 1:05 am

I honestly think the Lakers will be a very tough team next season. They addressed their greatest needs and Luka will make Ayton look like a star.

I always thought Ayton needed a guy like Luka and Luka needed a guy like Smart.

The west will be ridiculous this year.

OKC, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Clippers, Dallas and Lakers are loaded. SAS and GSW could be there as well.
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Post#1757 » by Darren » Sun Jul 27, 2025 6:49 am

Brooklyn offers Cam Thomas 2 year extension at 14M per. This is way lower than Malik Monk.
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Post#1758 » by Darren » Sun Jul 27, 2025 6:50 am

Teffer10 wrote:I honestly think the Lakers will be a very tough team next season. They addressed their greatest needs and Luka will make Ayton look like a star.

I always thought Ayton needed a guy like Luka and Luka needed a guy like Smart.

The west will be ridiculous this year.

OKC, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Clippers, Dallas and Lakers are loaded. SAS and GSW could be there as well.


LAL cannot match up with OKC but has improved streadily against random Western team.
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Post#1759 » by 41Dirk41 » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:41 am

Teffer10 wrote:I honestly think the Lakers will be a very tough team next season. They addressed their greatest needs and Luka will make Ayton look like a star.

I always thought Ayton needed a guy like Luka and Luka needed a guy like Smart.

The west will be ridiculous this year.

OKC, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Clippers, Dallas and Lakers are loaded. SAS and GSW could be there as well.


I disagree.

Lakers will be good in RS because Luka but they have no chances in PO, no way.

Smart (who is physically done) can't cover alone Luka,Reaves,LeBron and softAyton.

They are in Mavs territory but with a Luka Doncic so ahead of us.

But not near the contender or pretender for sure.

Another wasted Luka year for them, but they don't care... Business part is great for them, jersey, marketing, Staples full ecc ecc
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Post#1760 » by Mavrelous » Sun Jul 27, 2025 9:00 am

Darren wrote:
Teffer10 wrote:I honestly think the Lakers will be a very tough team next season. They addressed their greatest needs and Luka will make Ayton look like a star.

I always thought Ayton needed a guy like Luka and Luka needed a guy like Smart.

The west will be ridiculous this year.

OKC, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Clippers, Dallas and Lakers are loaded. SAS and GSW could be there as well.


LAL cannot match up with OKC but has improved streadily against random Western team.

Luka is a cheat code against OKC, but they will struggle against Wolves and Warriors.
They are just too unathletic...
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