Mavs trade for Christian Wood

[Simon2]

Not sure if Cuban is cash strapped. He did offer a large amount to JB but JB really wanted to play with his dad and to the team he has been a fan all his life. Do the Mavs not think Wood is worth it? I feel like Mavs apply Shark Tank logic too much. Is this a good investment? Problem in that approach is they are dealing with a person and not a business. Wood checks off all the boxes, pay the man already.

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by Simon2

Not sure if Cuban is cash strapped. He did offer a large amount to JB but JB really wanted to play with his dad and to the team he has been a fan all his life. Do the Mavs not think Wood is worth it? I feel like Mavs apply Shark Tank logic too much. Is this a good investment? Problem in that approach is they are dealing with a person and not a business. Wood checks off all the boxes, pay the man already.

I personally don't think he's a 2nd option and shouldn't be paid as one.

I mean even if they lock him he still doesn't put them into championship contention which is probably why Cuban is reluctant

I've bagged on Cuban lately but unless he lands someone like Lavine to play with Luka it doesn't make sense to pay Wood top dollars if he doesn't put you over the top.

[saclare]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

I personally don't think he's a 2nd option and shouldn't be paid as one.

I mean even if they lock him he still doesn't put them into championship contention which is probably why Cuban is reluctant

I've bagged on Cuban lately but unless he lands someone like Lavine to play with Luka it doesn't make sense to pay Wood top dollars if he doesn't put you over the top.

The only problem I'd have is if you lose him for nothing. Mavs are now in max Luka times and will have to retain talent when it comes to them. Wood fits that bill and at the very least would be tradeable down the line as an asset.

I'm struggling to see the Lavine fit mostly due to his contract. Is it even doable to get Lavine and retain Wood. That would be something I'm interested in for sure. You'll not be able to do much else, so you have to have high confidence in the fit and even more so in Lavine's health.