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boogiezen wrote:Realistically if given the chance I would go after Grant.
Luka
THJ
DFS
Grant
KP
Brunson/Burke
Curry
Maxi
Powell
Bobi
And possibly sign another veteran forward who can give you solid minutes.
Maybe trade 18th and 31 pick + Wright & Jackson.
arkuo wrote:I'd expect them to continue talks with Orlando for Aaron Gordon. Same talks that got stalled right through the trade deadline.
HMFFL wrote:Dallas Mavericks: Jerami Grant to become free agent https://www.google.com/amp/s/thesmokingcuban.com/2020/09/28/dallas-mavericks-jerami-grant-fa/amp/
Jerami Grant expected to opt out of contract, source says, could command $16 million annually https://www.denverpost.com/2020/09/27/nuggets-jerami-grant-opt-out/amp/
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arkuo wrote:It will be safe to assume that if Dallas manages to sign Giannis, they will also have to sign Thanasis in 2021 as a concession. There's your version of Marcus Morris. With less skill though. Just need a roster spot for him too.
HMFFL wrote:We better hope Kostas Antetokounmpo only had good things to say about Cuban and company because that can easily be a deal breaker if he didn't.
Regardless, Luka will need to recruit, since he's already the key piece.
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HMFFL wrote:We better hope Kostas Antetokounmpo only had good things to say about Cuban and company because that can easily be a deal breaker if he didn't.
Regardless, Luka will need to recruit, since he's already the key piece.
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arkuo wrote:HMFFL wrote:We better hope Kostas Antetokounmpo only had good things to say about Cuban and company because that can easily be a deal breaker if he didn't.
Regardless, Luka will need to recruit, since he's already the key piece.
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Miami winning it all this year would have made Dallas a better option as Giannis would be joining an already champion team in Miami. The optics would be the same as KD joining Golden State.
That being said, it comes down to the Mavs recruitment and Miami with Riley and his box of rings. Luka, KP, Cuban, Donnie and Carlisle all need to join that meeting. Even Dirk needs to see him if that's what it takes.
arkuo wrote:HMFFL wrote:Dallas Mavericks: Jerami Grant to become free agent https://www.google.com/amp/s/thesmokingcuban.com/2020/09/28/dallas-mavericks-jerami-grant-fa/amp/
Jerami Grant expected to opt out of contract, source says, could command $16 million annually https://www.denverpost.com/2020/09/27/nuggets-jerami-grant-opt-out/amp/
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Maybe there are sign and trade options? Im assuming Denver also wont re-sign Milsap long term too. He's 34. That leaves a gaping hole at PF for them.
Maybe S&T Dwight Powell + Justin Jackson + 31 for A resigned Jerami Grant at $16M per?
JJP wrote:While I like Grant, I suspect the Mavs are much more likely to sign someone like Millsap in Free Agency or trade for Thaddeus Young. These signings are less risky and allow for a lot of flexibility during the 2021 trade deadline and again at the 2021 Free Agency,
Teffer10 wrote:JJP wrote:While I like Grant, I suspect the Mavs are much more likely to sign someone like Millsap in Free Agency or trade for Thaddeus Young. These signings are less risky and allow for a lot of flexibility during the 2021 trade deadline and again at the 2021 Free Agency,
I agree the Mavs would probably do something like that and I'm not all that opposed to keeping the powder dry for Giannis. However, I think that strategy could backfire and we'd go down the same path with Luka as the Cavs did with LeBron during his first time with them.
We don't necessarily need another superstar caliber player on this team to be legit championship contenders imo. If we can build a solid and balanced young core to go with Luka and KP, we should gradually become an extremely good team as Luka develops into his prime.
JJP wrote:Teffer10 wrote:JJP wrote:While I like Grant, I suspect the Mavs are much more likely to sign someone like Millsap in Free Agency or trade for Thaddeus Young. These signings are less risky and allow for a lot of flexibility during the 2021 trade deadline and again at the 2021 Free Agency,
I agree the Mavs would probably do something like that and I'm not all that opposed to keeping the powder dry for Giannis. However, I think that strategy could backfire and we'd go down the same path with Luka as the Cavs did with LeBron during his first time with them.
We don't necessarily need another superstar caliber player on this team to be legit championship contenders imo. If we can build a solid and balanced young core to go with Luka and KP, we should gradually become an extremely good team as Luka develops into his prime.
I agree. I would think the Mavs will largely be opportunists whether it's this off-season or next season. It's just that I don't see as many opportunities during this free agency period.
I feel as if I don't want to be strapped with misfit toys (and misfit contracts). For instance the Buddy Heidl idea is probably a bad one in terms of contract and need. That's not a player that substantially moves the needle for the Mavs for the value paid out. It's likely the same with Oladipo - although there are better reasons to do that deal than Heidl. In the end, waiting a bit longer may be the better idea.
HMFFL wrote:arkuo wrote:HMFFL wrote:We better hope Kostas Antetokounmpo only had good things to say about Cuban and company because that can easily be a deal breaker if he didn't.
Regardless, Luka will need to recruit, since he's already the key piece.
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Miami winning it all this year would have made Dallas a better option as Giannis would be joining an already champion team in Miami. The optics would be the same as KD joining Golden State.
That being said, it comes down to the Mavs recruitment and Miami with Riley and his box of rings. Luka, KP, Cuban, Donnie and Carlisle all need to join that meeting. Even Dirk needs to see him if that's what it takes.
Joining Miami like KD joined Golden isn't a good comparison.
Luka and KP are key during the off-season and recruiting during the season. Giannis turned down Lebron in the past to workout with him during the off season and to play pickup games. I hope Luka makes an attempt but without the public knowing.
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Mr B wrote:HMFFL wrote:arkuo wrote:
Miami winning it all this year would have made Dallas a better option as Giannis would be joining an already champion team in Miami. The optics would be the same as KD joining Golden State.
That being said, it comes down to the Mavs recruitment and Miami with Riley and his box of rings. Luka, KP, Cuban, Donnie and Carlisle all need to join that meeting. Even Dirk needs to see him if that's what it takes.
Joining Miami like KD joined Golden isn't a good comparison.
Luka and KP are key during the off-season and recruiting during the season. Giannis turned down Lebron in the past to workout with him during the off season and to play pickup games. I hope Luka makes an attempt but without the public knowing.
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I agree that it will be huge if Luka and KP get involved in recruiting. For whatever reason Dirk never got involved on that side. That may have been part of the reason they have had such a hard time getting players to sign in Dallas?
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Mr B wrote: For whatever reason Dirk never got involved on that side. That may have been part of the reason they have had such a hard time getting players to sign in Dallas?
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