Mavs trade deadline and draft thread

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Who isn't? Even Elon himself is showing himself to be a petulant child in need of attention. It's why I follow Dallas sports sources and don't tweet.

That moron said C sections are better than natural birth so our brains can be bigger. Quintessential dumb person that thinks theyre smart.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Who isn't? Even Elon himself is showing himself to be a petulant child in need of attention. It's why I follow Dallas sports sources and don't tweet.

Elon is not attached to the Mavs, but I'd trade him as owner for Cuban if the option was on the table and throw in a future first rnd pick. To answer your question, the only people who arent consistently embarrasing themselves are anonymous shit posters.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

Elon is not attached to the Mavs, but I'd trade him as owner for Cuban if the option was on the table and throw in a future first rnd pick. To answer your question, the only people who arent consistently embarrasing themselves are anonymous shit posters.

Well Mark Cuban isn't the owner anymore because he blew it all on Crypto.

Cuban is just a textbook narcissist.

I wouldn't take ANY business advice from him. And yet he spits it out on twitter left and right.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Well Mark Cuban isn't the owner anymore because he blew it all on Crypto.

Cuban is just a textbook narcissist.

I wouldn't take ANY business advice from him. And yet he spits it out on twitter left and right.

Right. Business advice or general workplace ethics.

[Melonhead]

Lively and Grant are both questionable tomorrow. Huge relief that Live will not miss many games

[EricaLubarsky]

Hardy wiped his Instagram

Might not mean anything. PJ Washington did the same and then filled his socials with posts about Dallas so we were all sure he was coming instead of Gwill

Still interesting

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Hardy wiped his Instagram

Might not mean anything. PJ Washington did the same and then filled his socials with posts about Dallas so we were all sure he was coming instead of Gwill

Still interesting

His insta is still loaded

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

His insta is still loaded

Yeah he pruned some pics but left all his Mavs stuff. MavsFFL on insta had a post that made it look completely wiped.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

PJ Washington reminds me of a worse version of Harrison Barnes. Kinda glad we didn't go that route.

[EricaLubarsky]

My bigger thing is that we love to have 3-4 guys on the floor that are 6'7" and under and can't rebound to save their lives. We missed 6'7" and underwhelming rebounder PJ Washington but then inked Grant Williams who is also sub-par at rebounding and undersized to play the 4.

Between undersized PFs and no backup Cs of any import, it's no wonder we are failing at rebounding and defense.

[EricaLubarsky]

PF/C combos in the playoffs

EAST
Celtics - 7'2" Porzingis, 6'8" Tatum
Bucks - 7'1" Lopez, 6'11" Giannis
76ers - 7'0" Embiid, 6'8" Batum

WEST
Wolves - 7'1" Embid, 7'0" KAT
Thunder - 7'1" Chet, 6'8" Giddey
Nuggets - 7'0" Jokic, 6'8" Gordon

And then there's the Mavs if Lively is healthy
7'1" Lively, 6'6" Williams or 6'6" DDJ
and if Lively is out
6'10" Powell, 6'6" Williams or 6'6" DDJ

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Meanwhile, Josh Green is apparently not available for trade. Ugh...

https://twitter.com/Mavs_FFL/status/1743334566268715353

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Meanwhile, Josh Green is apparently not available for trade. Ugh...

https://twitter.com/Mavs_FFL/status/1743334566268715353

lol why the fuck not? Luka and D-Live should be the only untouchable players. Guess we aren?t interested in upgrading the roster because Green is one of the few players I think other teams might have interest in.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Meanwhile, Josh Green is apparently not available for trade. Ugh...

https://twitter.com/Mavs_FFL/status/1743334566268715353

That means nothing to me. Even if true, What value does he have? No one called them with reasonable offers for what we need, and What FO thinks he is worth is CLEARLY not in line with everyone else across the league.

[saclare]

I mean, same people with then Hardy IG news. At worst, this is just obvious posturing by the Mavs to prop him up in trades. He will get some legitimate burn and has been player better lately, just not enough to declare him as untouchable. As always, his health is the biggest question.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Yeah, but even if it's posturing, it makes no sense. You're not going to phonily prop up Green's value which likely isn't very high right now.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Yeah, but even if it's posturing, it makes no sense. You're not going to phonily prop up Green's value which likely isn't very high right now.

nothing about that blurb made me think that was current information. last year they were hesitant to include him. They probably feel different now.

Either way, I dont think putting his name out there is a good idea overall if youre trying to attract a trade.

[SMC0007]

That account is a joke and the mavs comment means f all. Theres not even a link just an @.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

That account is a joke and the mavs comment means f all. Theres not even a link just an @.

Agreed, he is a captain of stealing shit, but sometimes it's harder to find the actual source.

I wonder if that's the same MFFL user on here?

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Agreed, he is a captain of stealing shit, but sometimes it's harder to find the actual source.

I wonder if that's the same MFFL user on here?

No clue but most of those posts trigger a bunch of entry level casual Mav fans. Every thread ends up with insanely irrational takes in general and oh trade Maxi for Siakam and Lebron

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Kings emerging as suitors for Siakam per Shams.

This is what happens when you don't include Josh Green in a trade.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Kings emerging as suitors for Siakam per Shams.

This is what happens when you don't include Josh Green in a trade.

Not saying it was on the table for Siakam, but I can?t believe the Mavs are basically making Josh fucking Green untouchable.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Not saying it was on the table for Siakam, but I can?t believe the Mavs are basically making Josh fucking Green untouchable.

They?re not. Jesus.

The original quote was that they?d rebuffed some trades involving Josh and that it showed that they valued him. Those trades weren?t specified but very well could be the Ayton/Capela trades.

[rimrocker]

Lawson is beginning to make Green expendable imo and I'm not so sure B Williams won't make Hardy expendable too.
Lawson is the better fit and Williams has true PG skills.

Not saying they are better players, but both look like they could fill the roles vacated if Hardy and Green are used as trade pieces to address areas of greater need.

[BPo001]

Not sure if we are putting all trade rumors in here? Feel like Hield gets brought up every season.

The Trade Deadline: ?I do know that Buddy Hield is on the block after he turned down extension numbers from Indiana in the fall. And I do know so far Indiana has pretty much rebuffed any teams interest in TJ McConnell.? (via @JakeLFischer )

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Not sure if we are putting all trade rumors in here? Feel like Hield gets brought up every season.

The Trade Deadline: ?I do know that Buddy Hield is on the block after he turned down extension numbers from Indiana in the fall. And I do know so far Indiana has pretty much rebuffed any teams interest in TJ McConnell.? (via @JakeLFischer )

Dont need Hield...at all, though

[EricaLubarsky]

Kyrie thinks Kuminga has all star potential. Would be happy if we got him.

Kuminga on the other hand has voiced exasperation at Kerr and has basically said that he doesn?t think he has a future in Golden State

I still think he goes to the warriors for Siakam but I wouldn?t mind kicking the tires on Kuminga for the right price. I?m more motivated to do it after hearing Kyrie comments

[DevinHarriswillstart]

I'm lukewarm with Kuminga. I like the upside, but we already have young upside guys.

We. Need. Rebounding.

[EricaLubarsky]

Kuminga is a much better rebounder. Averaging 20-7 vs Williams? 11-5 per 36. He?s still short for a PF at 6?7? but still taller than GWill.

But yeah, I?m not sure how we?d get him and I?m still convinced he?ll end the season either in Toronto or SF

[SMC0007]

I was commenting about Kuminga last year in March. I havent heard what Kai said about him, but hes a good athletic 2 way player. Its not even a close comparison between Gw and J kuminga

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Looks like Toronto may be running out of suitors. This does fall in line with the "reports" that the Mavs won't trade Josh Green.

https://twitter.com/esidery/status/1743858896907714846

Reality is teams won't give up a ton of a assets when he'll be a FA this summer. Musai overplayed his hand.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Looks like Toronto may be running out of suitors. This does fall in line with the "reports" that the Mavs won't trade Josh Green.

https://twitter.com/esidery/status/1743858896907714846

Reality is teams won't give up a ton of a assets when he'll be a FA this summer. Musai overplayed his hand.

Cant someone work a SnT for him if they have the space?

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

Cant someone work a SnT for him if they have the space?

If they don't have space? Depends on if the team is hard capped or not right?

I just think the reality is teams aren't giving up young, talented prospects on good contracts anymore. Not unless it's for a megastar or someone like Markannen.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

If they don't have space? Depends on if the team is hard capped or not right?

I just think the reality is teams aren't giving up young, talented prospects on good contracts anymore. Not unless it's for a megastar or someone like Markannen.

I mean, we're seeing teams get who they want if it takes them to next level. I dont think the fact that Siakam wants max monies and is FA soon will be an issue if someone sees him as the step to contend. Idk if GS is Siakam away from contending. They may be considering next era soon and Siakam doesnt fit that, regardless if Kumknga is a part of that picture. I would have though JK would be a bigger part of the picture by now.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

I mean, we're seeing teams get who they want if it takes them to next level. I dont think the fact that Siakam wants max monies and is FA soon will be an issue if someone sees him as the step to contend. Idk if GS is Siakam away from contending. They may be considering next era soon and Siakam doesnt fit that, regardless if Kumknga is a part of that picture. I would have though JK would be a bigger part of the picture by now.

I think Toronto revealed their hand when Sacramento, who has a decent amount of assets, backed out so quickly. Musai thinks he is going to get a big pot for Siakam, but I just don't think that is going to happen. Deadlines make deals, but what Brooklyn got for Kyrie is what you're realistically looking at.

[Melonhead]

As others have said, I think Yurtseven, Stewart, or Plumlee would be huge additions.

We need a big that can grab rebounds. I just hope it happens sooner than later before Lively hurts himself for real.

[EricaLubarsky]

32 days

[EricaLubarsky]

Even though we won last night, I hope Kidd, Cuban, and Adelson all saw how pathetically small we were.

Gobert had something like 16 rebounds in the half and we were throwing 3-4 guys at him and he was still getting the boards.

It was honestly a miracle to walk out of there only -8 on the boards.

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Even though we won last night, I hope Kidd, Cuban, and Adelson all saw how pathetically small we were.

Gobert had something like 16 rebounds in the half and we were throwing 3-4 guys at him and he was still getting the boards.

It was honestly a miracle to walk out of there only -8 on the boards.

I'm concerned they'll view it in the opposite way.
They'll think they have a better chance to win with a smaller lineup and will do nothing by the deadline.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Well at least Kidd is utilizing the small lineups to do something on defense.

And you gotta use the players you have, but he refuses to play Holmes for unknown reasons.