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FreshJive · 01-06-2021, 08:20 PM

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I'm generally not a THJ guy, especially moving forward if he costs $15M+ per year, but if he's going to be here long-term, I think that's the only role for him. He should still play with Luka as much as possible.

According to TMac, He played 24 of his 30 minutes with Luka. He played the entire 4th.

Dallas41 · 01-06-2021, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshJive

From what Brad Townsend reported, it sounds like Rick is considering putting Tim in the Jason Terry role full time.

If this is true that's awesome

I've been begging for both Powell and THJ to come off the bench. It gives the Mavs a chance to play bigger starting units or better defensive lineups to start off games.

This might have some flashes of that 2011 title team when they used Chandler, Marion and Stevenson as starters to give the team better balance.

FreshJive · 01-07-2021, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dallas41

If this is true that's awesome

I've been begging for both Powell and THJ to come off the bench. It gives the Mavs a chance to play bigger starting units or better defensive lineups to start off games.

This might have some flashes of that 2011 title team when they used Chandler, Marion and Stevenson as starters to give the team better balance.

Agreed. I think that’s his best role. Here’s the quote.

Carlisle on whether Hardaway might continue to come off the bench: "My answer is he is an NBA starter. Whether he actually starts or comes into the game five minutes in, he proved the other night that he can handle it. We're going to need everyone to handle some lineup fluidity."

Then Tim McMahon tweeted this: “Rick Carlisle was intentionally unclear, but sounds like Tim Hardaway Jr. will be the 6th man for now.”

And then Brad answered McMahon and agreed, but now he has a Carlisle quote saying that Tim might eventually might eventually find his way back in the starting lineup, so who knows?

EricaLubarsky · 01-07-2021, 10:56 AM

@bobbyKaralla

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To give an idea of how real the schedule is about to get, the next time the Mavs have more than one day in between games, as they had this week, is Feb. 14-17. They play 22 games in 39 days until then. Buckle up.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-07-2021, 03:47 PM

I feel every year there is some sort of bitching and complaining about our schedule like no other team has a tough schedule.

No excuses. Win or go home.

EricaLubarsky · 01-07-2021, 05:40 PM

This topic is a dead horse, but those stats...

EricaLubarsky · 01-08-2021, 09:07 PM

Can confirm @ShamsCharania report that 3 Mavs had to remain in Denver. "One positive, two for safety protocols," Mavs source says.

EricaLubarsky · 01-08-2021, 09:24 PM

Mavs out for health and safety protocols: Jalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Richardson

EricaLubarsky · 01-08-2021, 09:24 PM

Brunson, DFS, and J Rich out for a while

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-08-2021, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Mavs out for health and safety protocols: Jalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Richardson

FML.

VA-Mavs-Fan · 01-08-2021, 09:32 PM

I understand that Burke (still sick back in Dallas - not sure what he has), has also been ruled out (?)

So, it would appear that Green, Terry and/or Hinton may get some minutes the next few games.
RC has quite a few options, should be interesting, such as:
Green - at SG? Iwundu at SF? Both are very good defenders.
Ty Terry - PG for the second team? (with some assistance from JJ?)

FreshJive · 01-08-2021, 09:58 PM

Jonas is being held out of the second half of his game tonight, due to health and safety protocols. What the hell? What is the nba doing? What did they find out at halftime, that wasn’t known before the half?

VA-Mavs-Fan · 01-08-2021, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshJive

Jonas is being held out of the second half of his game tonight, due to health and safety protocols. What the hell? What is the nba doing? What did they find out at halftime, that wasn’t known before the half?

It is probably when the Covid test results from today came back. Covid is exploding around the US now, including the NBA. Mavs have a deep bench, and are going to need it. Covid issues, such as these, is the reason that dallas G League team was cancelled - to keep our rookies here, to be able to play in situations like this. Hopefully RC will play them - they can all help out, and we get to find out a little more about them.

EricaLubarsky · 01-08-2021, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VA-Mavs-Fan

I understand that Burke (still sick back in Dallas - not sure what he has), has also been ruled out (?)

So, it would appear that Green, Terry and/or Hinton may get some minutes the next few games.
RC has quite a few options, should be interesting, such as:
Green - at SG? Iwundu at SF? Both are very good defenders.
Ty Terry - PG for the second team? (with some assistance from JJ?)

I hear Burke will play and be available. Where’s you hear he wouldn’t?

Dallas41 · 01-08-2021, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Brunson, DFS, and J Rich out for a while

Safety is always 1st in my book

Having said that I'm not sure how they survive without DFS and Richardson for a week.

I'm guessing James Johnson takes DFS spot and THJ takes Richardson spot in the starting lineup.

We add some offense but loose some defense.

Maybe Green plays more if so I'd like see him actually start next to Luka.

FreshJive · 01-09-2021, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by VA-Mavs-Fan

It is probably when the Covid test results from today came back. Covid is exploding around the US now, including the NBA. Mavs have a deep bench, and are going to need it. Covid issues, such as these, is the reason that dallas G League team was cancelled - to keep our rookies here, to be able to play in situations like this. Hopefully RC will play them - they can all help out, and we get to find out a little more about them.

It’s being reported that the Grizzlies say he hasn’t tested positive. The Grizzlies coach told a reporter that they were informed right before the half by the league that he needed to be pulled for some reason.

EricaLubarsky · 01-09-2021, 12:14 AM

Without DFS, Richardson, and Brunson what are the lineups for the next 4-8 games?

Scoobay · 01-09-2021, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Without DFS, Richardson, and Brunson what are the lineups for the next 4-8 games?

I'll play...

PG - Luka - Burke - Terry (don't consider him a PG at this point - he should come in to space and be a shooter, secondary playmaker)
SG - THJ - Iwundu - Hinton
SF - Green - Johnson (Maybe more of point forward role with the 2nd unit?)
PF - Maxi - Powell - Bey
C - WCS - Boban

Don't think Terry/Hinton/Bey will get run to be honest unless it's extreme garbage time.

NeedlesKane · 01-09-2021, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Without DFS, Richardson, and Brunson what are the lineups for the next 4-8 games?

I'm glad that they have far better immune systems than me... cause I took 19 days to get negative results, but again I have a rash on my right hand. Also I am not over my cough or some of my aches and pains. This is the 4th rash I've had, all since I got negative results.

rimrocker · 01-09-2021, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Scoobay

I'll play...

PG - Luka - Burke - Terry (don't consider him a PG at this point - he should come in to space and be a shooter, secondary playmaker)
SG - THJ - Iwundu - Hinton
SF - Green - Johnson (Maybe more of point forward role with the 2nd unit?)
PF - Maxi - Powell - Bey
C - WCS - Boban

Don't think Terry/Hinton/Bey will get run to be honest unless it's extreme garbage time.

Rookies should get some good opportunities during this period.
This is horrible for the team during this stretch but could become a blessing in disguise for the long-term.

VA-Mavs-Fan · 01-09-2021, 11:09 AM

I think Burke is still out for tonights game. If so, presumably that means that Green and Ty Terry will play some tonight, maybe a lot. presumably Iwundu would be in the rotation. Green and Iwundu are two of the better wing defenders on the team, maybe on par w/ JRIch as defenders.

If it were me maybe i would play Ty Terry With JJ when is Luka on the bench (assuming no Burke tonight). JJ is kinda point forward, so they can share the ball handling some. Fill in wing minutes with Green, Iwundu and Hinton.

Murphy3 · 01-09-2021, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedlesKane

I'm glad that they have far better immune systems than me... cause I took 19 days to get negative results, but again I have a rash on my right hand. Also I am not over my cough or some of my aches and pains. This is the 4th rash I've had, all since I got negative results.

Yep, could be worse.. I have an aunt on a ventilator right now.

NeedlesKane · 01-09-2021, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

Yep, could be worse.. I have an aunt on a ventilator right now.

I know it could be worse, but 95% of the population gets negative results within 13 days. I'm still dealing with post-COVID symptoms. The rash? I think I am allergic to echinacea. That's my theory. I really believe it's responsible. I drank more of the tea yesterday, and again I had a rash appear.

Anyway, I'm sorry about your aunt. You never want to see someone you care about suffer. When did this begin?

EricaLubarsky · 01-10-2021, 12:23 PM

Kleber out 10-14 days

Practice facility shut down. No practice before tomorrow’s game

Also down to 10 players. 8 minimum to play.

BPo001 · 01-10-2021, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Kleber out 10-14 days

Practice facility shut down. No practice before tomorrow’s game

Also down to 10 players. 8 minimum to play.

Sure hope KP is ready to come back, so he can eat up some minutes until we get the guys back. Even 15 min per game while he gets his legs under him will be helpful.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-10-2021, 03:24 PM

Hello defense my old friend...

https://twitter.com/bobbykaralla/sta...63324111679494

Dallas41 · 01-10-2021, 05:06 PM

Miami game postponed today

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-10-2021, 08:34 PM

Ahhh sh**...

https://twitter.com/All_Things_Mavs/...42440085204992

Oh and he is in the probable starters tomorrow starting WITH Wcs...sweeeet...

https://twitter.com/bobbykaralla/sta...955394/photo/1

EricaLubarsky · 01-11-2021, 10:53 AM

ESPN's Power Rankings

WEST
1) Lakers
2) Clippers
3) Suns
4) Jazz
5) Mavs
6) Blazers
7) Nuggets
8) Warriors
9) Spurs
10) Rockets
11) Pelicans
12) Thunder
13) Kings
14) Grizz
15) Wolves
16)

EAST
1) Bucks
2)76ers
3) Celtics
4) Pacers
5) Heat
6) Nets
7) Magic
8) Hawks
9) Raptors
10) Hornets
11) Knicks
12) Cavs
13) Bulls
14) Wizards
15) PIstons

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...ts-trending-up

Dallas41 · 01-11-2021, 02:14 PM

CBS bumped them up to 6th from 16th last week

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/n...covid-fallout/

Rick Carlisle changed up his starting lineup after a 2-4 start, inserting Willie Cauley-Stein and Maxi Kleber while moving Dwight Powell and Tim Hardaway Jr. to the bench, and so far it's working. The Mavs had a 3-0 week, including an impressive win over the Nuggets in Denver, as Luka Doncic emerged from his relative early-season funk to average 30.3 points, 12 rebounds and 11.3 assists during the winning streak. Hardaway thrived in his bench role and in one start due to missing players on Saturday, scoring 25.7 points per game on scorching 19-for-31 3-point shooting in the three games.

BPo001 · 01-12-2021, 09:27 AM

League sources told Heavy.com Horton-Tucker can expect “multiple teams” to have an interest in pursuing him this summer. That would put pressure on the Lakers to match some offers that could, potentially, be very hefty. The Knicks, Cavaliers and Mavericks were listed as teams with potential interest. – via Sean Deveney @ Heavy.com

Thespiralgoeson · 01-12-2021, 10:02 AM

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League sources told Heavy.com Horton-Tucker can expect “multiple teams” to have an interest in pursuing him this summer. That would put pressure on the Lakers to match some offers that could, potentially, be very hefty. The Knicks, Cavaliers and Mavericks were listed as teams with potential interest. – via Sean Deveney @ Heavy.com

He's a nice player. Could even be a potential star. The Mavs would be silly not to at least give it a shot.

MFFL · 01-12-2021, 10:05 AM

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He's a nice player. Could even be a potential star. The Mavs would be silly not to at least give it a shot.

I agree

He's a very nice rotation player with upside. The Lakers will balk at payroll at some point - the owner doesn't have the deep pockets of a Cuban or a Ballmer

sefant77 · 01-12-2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MFFL

I agree

He's a very nice rotation player with upside. The Lakers will balk at payroll at some point - the owner doesn't have the deep pockets of a Cuban or a Ballmer

Of course they have... They literally print stupid money with the Lakers each year

Thespiralgoeson · 01-12-2021, 11:23 AM

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Of course they have... They literally print stupid money with the Lakers each year

Yeah I was about to say, I don't know exactly how their ownership structure works, but I don't think they're ever going to be a team that fears the luxury tax, even if the Buss family aren't personally billionaires. The Lakers are an industry unto themselves in a way they very few franchises are.

EricaLubarsky · 01-12-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Of course they have... They literally print stupid money with the Lakers each year

They will be over the cap but under the tax most likely. If we push them back into the tax, they will have to pay repeater's tax.

sefant77 · 01-12-2021, 02:22 PM

Dont think they care about the repeater tax in Lebrons final years...

They made over 800m operating profit in the past six years

https://www.statista.com/statistics/...U.S.%20dollars.

MFFL · 01-12-2021, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Of course they have... They literally print stupid money with the Lakers each year

But every dollar over the luxury tax is a dollar coming straight out of their pockets. I think the Buss family will balk at some point

MFFL · 01-12-2021, 05:41 PM

Brad Townsend

@townbrad
· 5m

Mavericks who are listed as out for tommorow's game at Charlotte due to "health and safety protocols."

Maxi Kleber
Dwight Powell
Josh Richardson
Dorian Finney-Smith
Jalen Brunson

MFFL · 01-12-2021, 05:41 PM

Powell out now too