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DevinHarriswillstart · 06-22-2022, 05:20 PM

Wow, Portland got Jerami Grant for their 2025 pick (Milwaukee's). They used their TRADE exception which somehow the Mavs can never seem to do. Huge win for Portland.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1539729844870733825

This strikes me as something the Mavs could have gotten done with their 26th pick. Would you rather have Grant or Wood? I still pick Wood by a confident margin. Grant is a good defender, but we needed a center.

BPo001 · 06-22-2022, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Wow, Portland got Jerami Grant for their 2025 pick (Milwaukee's). They used their TRADE exception which somehow the Mavs can never seem to do. Huge win for Portland.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1539729844870733825

This strikes me as something the Mavs could have gotten done with their 26th pick. Would you rather have Grant or Wood? I still pick Wood by a confident margin. Great is a good defender, but we needed a center.

I posted in another threat about this, but I?m surprised Detroit couldn?t find a better package for Grant. A 2025 1st from the Bucks is likely going to be in the 20?s. I can?t believe they could get a 1st this year from someone let alone multiple 1sts for Grant. Any they just put it in the TPE?? Agreed, why can?t Dallas ever seem to take advantage of those??

Between the 2 I think I?d rather have Wood. Like you said we need a center. Plus Wood?s contract is expiring if for some reason it just doesn?t work out, but I expect Wood to have a career year. If he can knock down 3?s at 39% again.. shiiiiiiiit watch out

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-22-2022, 05:51 PM

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I posted in another threat about this, but I?m surprised Detroit couldn?t find a better package for Grant. A 2025 1st from the Bucks is likely going to be in the 20?s. I can?t believe they could get a 1st this year from someone let alone multiple 1sts for Grant. Any they just put it in the TPE?? Agreed, why can?t Dallas ever seem to take advantage of those??

Between the 2 I think I?d rather have Wood. Like you said we need a center. Plus Wood?s contract is expiring if for some reason it just doesn?t work out, but I expect Wood to have a career year. If he can knock down 3?s at 39% again.. shiiiiiiiit watch out

Well this hurts the Mavs because now Detroit can offer Brunson whatever he wants. And if the Knicks shed salary, which they likely will, then you have two suitors driving up the price.

I feel I've been one of the only people who think Brunson gets 30 million a year. I said it months ago comparing it to the fact that Lowry got 30 million a year and is now significantly worse. If Detroit or NY offer him 30, then the Mavs have to offer him that. It's that simple.

BPo001 · 06-22-2022, 06:16 PM

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Well this hurts the Mavs because now Detroit can offer Brunson whatever he wants. And if the Knicks shed salary, which they likely will, then you have two suitors driving up the price.

I feel I've been one of the only people who think Brunson gets 30 million a year. I said it months ago comparing it to the fact that Lowry got 30 million a year and is now significantly worse. If Detroit or NY offer him 30, then the Mavs have to offer him that. It's that simple.

But does JB really want to go to one of those dumpster fires of a franchise? I think he prioritizes winning, but I guess that might depend how big of a gap Cuban throws at him.

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-22-2022, 07:19 PM

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But does JB really want to go to one of those dumpster fires of a franchise? I think he prioritizes winning, but I guess that might depend how big of a gap Cuban throws at him.

Stein said the Knicks are a threat to get him if they can clear the space. As long as the Mavs match, then he'll stay. But don't pull some bs with the money.

Thespiralgoeson · 06-22-2022, 07:26 PM

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Stein said the Knicks are a threat to get him if they can clear the space. As long as the Mavs match, then he'll stay. But don't pull some bs with the money.

Exactly. I'm sure he does want to stay and play for a winning team, but not if the Mavs insult him with a lowball offer. It's gonna painful as hell paying him like $30M a year, but when the alternative is to lose him for nothing, you gotta pay up.