Now what?

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

Because Bullock and DFS are the only guys that were playable in the playoffs, and Kidd had to run them into the ground. Now if Josh Green can actually turn into a respectable NBA player, the problem is pretty much solved. But we haven't seen that yet. I'm crossing my fingers, but I won't believe it until I see it.

Edit: You are definitely right about PGs though. Before, Dragic seemed like just a little extra assurance. With Brunson gone though, we NEED Dragic. And to put a finer point on it, we need him to be healthy and still decent. I feel like that's a lot to hope for.

I don?t see Dragic doing much at all in Dallas. Few years too late

[Thespiralgoeson]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

I don?t see Dragic doing much at all in Dallas. Few years too late

If he can get even close to his 2021 production, he would help a lot. Even this season, he still averaged nearly 5 assists a game in his limited time. The playmaking ability is still there. It's just a matter of if he can stay healthy. It's certainly possible he can't.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

I don?t see Dragic doing much at all in Dallas. Few years too late

I don't either. Not sure what excitement people are getting from Dragic....if he's getting anything more than 10 minutes a night here its a fail.

[Thespiralgoeson]

Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

I don't either. Not sure what excitement people are getting from Dragic....if he's getting anything more than 10 minutes a night here its a fail.

Who the f*** is excited? This isn't excitement, it's desperation. Again though, in fairness to him, he's still got it as a playmaker. For the few games he did play this season, he definitely wasn't washed.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

Who the f*** is excited? This isn't excitement, it's desperation. Again though, in fairness to him, he's still got it as a playmaker. For the few games he did play this season, he definitely wasn't washed.

Yeah I don't think the Mavs are that desperate. I can see the Lakers looking at him but for this Mavs team I honestly don't see the perks of Dragic. He looked washed to me with the Nets....granted, a lot of guys did for them but I still would take him as a last resort type move. The first signing for this team should not be a player of Dragic's caliber.

[Thespiralgoeson]

Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

Yeah I don't think the Mavs are that desperate. I can see the Lakers looking at him but for this Mavs team I honestly don't see the perks of Dragic. He looked washed to me with the Nets....granted, a lot of guys did for them but I still would take him as a last resort type move. The first signing for this team should not be a player of Dragic's caliber.

I'm not sure where you're getting that he looked washed with the Nets. He averaged nearly 5 assists a game. That is not washed. And if he can get back to 2021 level or close to it- in which he was most definitely not washed- then I can see him being a valuable part of the rotation.

You don't see the perks? He's a ball handler/playmaker, and the Mavs need one very badly. Having Luka and Dinwiddie as the only playmakers on the team is not a recipe for success.

Maybe he's a last resort type of move, but I feel like we're kind of in a last resort situation already. We have almost nothing in the way of trade assets.

Edit: I could be wrong, but I really don't think the Mavs are pursuing him just because he's Luka's buddy. I don't think they just want another cheerleader to replace Boban. I think they believe that Dragic has some real basketball left in him.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

I'm not sure where you're getting that he looked washed with the Nets. He averaged nearly 5 assists a game. That is not washed. And if he can get back to 2021 level or close to it- in which he was most definitely not washed- then I can see him being a valuable part of the rotation.

You don't see the perks? He's a ball handler/playmaker, and the Mavs need one very badly. Having Luka and Dinwiddie as the only playmakers on the team is not a recipe for success.

Maybe he's a last resort type of move, but I feel like we're kind of in a last resort situation already. We have almost nothing in the way of trade assets.

Edit: I could be wrong, but I really don't think the Mavs are pursuing him just because he's Luka's buddy. I don't think they just want another cheerleader to replace Boban. I think they believe that Dragic has some real basketball left in him.

I can't speak on his stats. I'm just speaking on the DNP's he racked up and watching him play. He just looked like a players on his last legs. I think the second to last game I saw him play in the playoffs....he had a great game...but for the most part his time last year was MID...he's in ring chasing mode....

I think they have a few trade pieces......Would a team be interested in your 1st and Tim? Maybe not. DFS and Kleber both have solid contracts. We know they probably won't net much in return..Powell is a expiring deal. They can get creative.

I dont' know I guess I just sort of have a bad taste in my mouth with how they typically go about free agency......the Bullock's of the world. If they're in desperate mode now then Dragic wouldn't be bad but are we talking about vet. minimum here?

[Thespiralgoeson]

Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

If they're in desperate mode now then Dragic wouldn't be bad but are we talking about vet. minimum here?

That is my understanding, yes. It would be Dragic for the vet min, and for the TPMLE they're looking at Gary Payton II.