The Dallas Mavericks Are Only Getting Better: 2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 18

[@integritytreecare4794]

I would like to see lively,Hardy and Green develop more.

[@iMacaroniCheese]

this team don't need young developing guys. it's either they have to trade them or they won't get any better. this is their best time to win a chip with kyrie so better do everygting to make this team a championship contender. they need a legit pf like markannen and a elite role players for bench

[@jnmc2498]

@@iMacaroniCheese Don’t agree… you still have the first half of the season to develop and see who can hopefully make a big leap. If not, you still have the option of trading in january. Lively is a great example of good player development that fits the roster.

[@badongjunior1261]

This is stupid since Mavs are in a win now mode

[@iMacaroniCheese]

@@jnmc2498 brother you don't even compare lively to the rest of the developing young guys that we have. lively came to play for the mavs like he's been playing for a couple years for them. this kid did not develop, he continuously improved by being just him and he earned those minute himself. omax, hardy, Lawson and the rest are only nothing but a tradable assets. it's either their gon stick with their young guys and hope for them to improve or they're not gon be in the same position like they did this year. luka is this teams future they should find and be able to give him the pieces that he needs. we are so lucky that lively is a diff kind he was like the young Tyler hero for the heat back in 2020.

[@bryanroberts3671]

I completely agree. I think they showed real growth. Some more than others. I think by the end of the next season they can be super impactful and ready to have some great moments off the bench on their way back to the finals. But Green would be my choice if I had to let one go.

[@rammott6894]

Kleber and Hardaway gotta go

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

If they can get a guy like Jerami Grant for that package, that would be ideal. But I think Josh Green might need to be included to get teams interested.

[@AveChristusRex789]

I don’t know man. I get he wasn’t great in the finals but when it comes to Kleber, there aren’t many guys out there who can guard 1-5 at such a low salary

[@HugoV9]

​@@YossiGozlanNBA Forget about J.Grant. he is too overrated and played non defense in last 3 years. Too expensive.

[@trewhite5683]

100% on Kleber... Hardaway is 50%

[@HugoV9]

@@trewhite5683 THJ real BS and his dad's mouth. I really don't want see him in team

[@rukomboreromashumba8146]

Mavs content. Subscribed. Good work.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dolencd]

I'd love mesome Doe Doe back in the roster!

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

He was at the arena for playoff games. Clearly the relationship is still there!

[@ericheffner112]

​@@YossiGozlanNBAOf course. Cuban got his pops out of prison AFTER we traded him. Didn't know he was at the games. I actually looked for him one home game.

[@LukasLoveHandles]

@@YossiGozlanNBAwhy would the nets trade a coveted 3&D wing for THJ?

[@steveferrer7436]

Let’s get OG Anunoby from knicks!!👀🔥

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I highly doubt he's obtainable. He would be an absolutely amazing fit and would put them over the top, but he probably ends up back in NY.

[@steveferrer7436]

@@YossiGozlanNBA I see them saying he’s unhappy with contract offer from knicks maybe we can sneak in and grab him, hopefully 🙏

[@iamchaunceman]

This team has had 4-5 months together. Luka and Kai activate bigs like Pokémon’s. But the 3 can’t be filled with a streaky shooter on a vet minimum. I want DJJ to resign but I hope Omax takes over and they get an offensive x&o asst coach. They got the second richest owner in the league now. If Nico is allowed to use it I see a 3-5 year window.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I could see the window being longer thanks to Luka. Big question is, how do they move on from Kyrie to the next All-Star in the future?

[@richardcase9165]

nobody under 6-8 or over 28 we have to many washed up never was now, thank you

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Which player are you referring to?

[@richardcase9165]

@@YossiGozlanNBA doe and grant both are over 30 overrated overpaid washed up never was think younger with talent and not too big of contract we have our 2 stars

[@gigpro4969]

I’d trade for Marcus Smart in a heartbeat. But under normal circumstances, I’d go for 6”6 and up.

[@seanabrams6570]

Get both Klay Thompson and Alex Caruso. Develop Lively’s offensive game to be more dangerous besides the alley dunks. They have one of the richest owners they can afford it.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

They won't be able to get Klay unless he takes a huge discount at the $13M MLE. I can see them trading for Caruso with the exception but not unless they can get a different wing via a trade separately to replace DJJ.

[@greakfreakmyboy9822]

@@YossiGozlanNBAcan’t they sign and trade like hardaway and kleber for klay?

[@godspeedgideon9178]

​@greakfreakmyboy9822 Warriors have to agree to be a part of it and they don't have any obligation to help with the deal without any compensation which is why other teams get involved and draft picks are included and it gets to complex for multiple teams to agree... obviously for us, we do it but getting other parties involve cam be difficult and make the situation unlikely to happen

[@seanabrams6570]

@@godspeedgideon9178 Thank you for the detail information. There is definitely more on the business side that I don’t take into consideration. I hope you get Caruso that guy would be so much fun to watch in this team. Dude is a great Team player.

[@andygossard4293]

Watching the Texas Rangers this year lends not to assuming that you reached near the pinnacle you're just going to keep getting better, it takes saavy moves.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

They can get better as a team even if they don't progress in terms of linear playoff achievements. The rest of the West could get better as well.

[@jnmc2498]

If they resign DJJ… then the question would be how to improve the roster. Because just keeping what they got won’t address the issues they had, especially against Boston. How will they acquire a third scorer or another wing defender?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

That's the thing, their options are pretty limited because of their high payroll. If they want to be really aggressive, they could then package their first-round picks with a contract like Kleber or Green to get one of those player types you mentioned.

[@odysseusdadon1234]

Let’s get deni advija. Perfect match for what we need and his contract is team friendly

[@001dpyle]

He is one of my favorite fits for this team! He would probably cost us alot though in assets

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

100% agreed. Would be a great fit there and I think they could get him if they make an aggressive enough offer.

[@kylekyleswae7352]

Miles bridges , buddy held , Malik monk ,obi toppin ,or Gary Trent jr. Maybe Kelly obure. Tbh they got options .

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Miles Bridges can definitely be gettable in a sign and trade. Monk too, but not really what they need right now for the money he’ll command. Any of those other guys I think are gettable for the full MLE.

[@michaelyeboah7789]

Hield and Monk are too small in addition to Kyrie. Toppin is a similar player as PJ, cant create his own shots. Oubre is good. But J Grant will be a perfect fit. He is great on both ends but doesnt come cheap.

[@AveChristusRex789]

Mavs need two more pieces. A starting SF that can guard well and shoot the ball at a consistent level (not sure of an example they can realistically get), and a backup guard off the bench that can create some offense for the team when Luka and/or Kyrie are on the bench (I’m thinking Bogdanovic maybe?)

[@theaverageperspective]

They should get Laurie from the jazz and get miles no one wants him and then probably get a shooter like monk

[@kylekyleswae7352]

@@theaverageperspective miles has issues Forsure but he’s one of the most slept on athletic guard / forwards in the league no doubt ! He can fly and get up . He’d be a problem during playoffs on a good team .

[@iec7587]

Yossi- one of the best and realistic on YT

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Thank you! I try to be.

[@MC-ej4to]

Honestly as much as i loved DJJ, I wouldn't mind seeing another reclamation project in Kelly oubre Jr come here who's going to be cheaper and can score the basketball more off the dribble that was something that we were missing. I really believe that Luka adds an additional amount to any player and we shouldn't overpay. Would love Keldon Johnson as well.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I’d prefer Keldon because of he’s more athletic than Oubre. He has a better chance at replacing the defensive versatility DJJ brought.

[@Marty9mm]

I hope they do whatever to keep jones. He’s a dog out there. Love they way he plays 💪🏼

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Agreed, and I think keeping him is the most likely scenario.

[@adammwakikoti2759]

Coming off Timmy's 17m makes sense. Some of these people commenting are emotional fanatics that have no place discussing payroll whatsoever.

[@michaelpickering1039]

It's not in DJJ best interest to try and do a "Bobby Porter" deal. Too many players trying to get his minutes, JGreen, JHardy, O-Max. He could lose a lot of value if he doesn't reproduce what he did this year.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I agree, that’s why I think he takes the biggest MLE level deal possible this summer.

[@jl8138]

Mavs dumping THJ merely to afford keeping DJJ would be a hilariously pre-Nico move. I don't believe he'd do that. I expect something more creative and edgy.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I hope you're right! There's a good chance that this is the best stretch of basketball DJJ will have played. If they can get an upgrade that doesn't kill their payroll, they should do it. Rest of the west is only getting better.

[@Sgtsweetmeat]

Surprised nobody has brought up Cam Johnson. Good length, decent defender, a catch shooter who can flourish off ball next to Kyrie And Luka.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

He could fit the Mavs payroll as well. Just don't know how willing the Nets are to trade him.

[@tylermartinmusic]

@@YossiGozlanNBAhe’s also constantly injured

[@Veedub112]

Man I am getting so tried of this luxury tax thing. It seems like it only effects the Mavs. All the other contenders go over the tax and don't worry about it .

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Not necessarily the case. The Mavs actually paid a huge tax penalty in 2022-23. They were able to avoid it this year because Christian Wood expired and OKC took Davis Bertans off their hands. I think they're willing to pay it if the roster is strong enough.

[@badongjunior1261]

Bring back Dinwiddie. 3 ball handlers are needed. Hardy can go. He is just another one dimensional Hardaway Jr.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I think there’s a good chance they could get him for cheap.

[@apexaffairs3524]

great vid, keep going bro !

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Thanks! Just doing my best.

[@danielhernandez7922]

Jerami Grant doesn’t move me one bit. Albatross contract and not a ball handler.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

That contract definitely will hurt on the backend. I’d definitely go for one of the cheaper options I mentioned instead.

[@michaelyeboah7789]

Jeremy Grant will improve Mavs a lot. Great defender and a bucket getter. But Luka wont share the ball enough between himself, Kai and Grant.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Jerami has been more on the ball in recent years and has been a legit iso scoring option. But Mavs don’t need that from him. He can be extremely dangerous off the ball playing next to Luka and get great spot up opportunities next to him. And defensively he hits the criteria.

[@25chrishall]

Grant is a horrible defender.

[@farukguney6894]

Dude averages 10 asist whole is career and this season. What ESPN bs are you on to?

[@matthewdarden5858]

Yossi, hear me out lol 😂😂 What if it were possible that Kyrie and Luka were so ambitious and committed then they already were and decided to take pay cuts? Do you think that would open up room for Klay? Also, I do want DJJ back but I believe there’s better options out there. Gary Trent Jr, Monte Morris, Bol Bol could all be great acquisitions🤷🏽‍♂️

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Unfortunate players under contract cannot take pay cuts. It’s not allowed.

[@matthewdarden5858]

@@YossiGozlanNBA Ahhh ok they allow it in the NFL but NBA is different ig.. What about this trade: THJ, Kleber, 58th pick to the Hawks for AJ Griffin and 2 future second round picks. I put it into Fanspo and it worked! Also you gained a new subscriber! 🙌🏽

[@HugoV9]

Anunoby best option. Sign and trade by THJ JG and Maxi. Tibs loves them. Or T.Murphy. Omax next year get minutes

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

OG would be an absolute pipe dream for the Mavs. Trey Murphy too. Unfortunately I doubt either are gettable.

[@HugoV9]

@@YossiGozlanNBA believe in Nico 😆

[@Mavs-41]

​@@HugoV9👍

[@YouTubeWatching67]

I want PG!

[@chrisarmstrong3685]

I’m stupid so just to be clear. He is saying we could trade for Grant & still be able to offer DJJ the full mid-level exception right?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

No, it’s one or the other. They could potentially open up the room to re sign DJJ after if they get off Kleber contract and some other guys, but it’s tricky with the hard cap to pull it off.

[@chrisarmstrong3685]

Dang ok thanks man that helps a bunch!

[@Mdksupreme1]

I'm surprised you didn't mention a guy like mikal bridges, he'd be perfect for this team

[@dariusmcwillie853]

Nets aren't giving him up without a MASSIVE ransom. They view him as a star in Brooklyn.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

The Mavs don't have enough assets to get him. If the Nets trade Bridges, it's probably to Houston to get some of their picks back.

[@steveferrer7436]

If Mavs don’t make any moves and just resign Jones he needs serious work offensively. PJ too work on his handles in finals bringing ball up the court was real sketchy. Let Tim go or find a way to get some one like Og off the knicks team.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

OG is the popular choice in the comments but unfortunately the Mavs can't get him.

[@lando9670]

DJJ is not making that much money bro lmao if he thinks he is worth that then go for it but then he is gonna go to another team and he’s gonna stink it up without having a creator like Luka and kyrie feeding him buckets.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I agree with that sentiment. For all we know, he will never play this well again. But he needs to get his bag now for all those reasons.

[@Lilopusheen18]

Exactly. he was their primary defender but he was average at best. And his offense is very limited. Yes he can jump off the building but his corner 3 and offense is below average. both him and pj can’t create for shit. It’s like when they get the ball, 9/10 times they’ll turn it over.

[@stangalanos5712]

I disagree man. $10-12m is not a crazy salary for any rotation wing. Luka needs to be surrounded by athletic wings that can play D. In an ideal world maybe we would find a more complete wing to start and he would come up the bench, but he is still worth every penny in my estimation.

[@zaneribaric6675]

i dont know how drafts go.. iam from eu but what about like Tyler Kolek ... he can score he can pass .

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

As of now the Mavs won’t have an opportunity to select him because they don’t have a first round pick in this draft.

[@XandieFireman]

At this point we can just hope a much improved DLively. A borderline all star next season maybe?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Next season could be a stretch, but maybe by the end of his rookie contract!

[@Walker5530]

Sorry if you answered this already, I thought our 2027 pick was the only tradeable pick we have available to use? You said 2025 and 2031?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Correct. And they already traded their 2027 for PJ Washington.

[@zmanzrad314125]

Can the Mavs trade their 2025 FRP as the 2024 FPR was conveyed to the Knicks for the KP trade?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Yes. They can trade it starting on draft night.

[@michaelpickering1039]

Yossi, What would it take for Mavs to trade for Jonathan Isaac (ORL)? THJ + 25’ 1st round pick, or would it be higher?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I think that could be enough. It's fair value for a good player with availability issues. Just a matter of if Orlando wants to move on from him.

[@10shortlist]

THJ expiring contract is appealing to some teams since they want to dump some money too

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Exactly! The Mavs should be able to do something with it.

[@Theregomarr]

New sub 💪🏿

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Thanks!

[@lukaskywalker7791]

Well, as long as it's an upgrade

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I don’t it’s possible unless Houston gets an upgrade at SF elsewhere, but I really like Dillon Brooks to Dallas. That’s an upgrade I’d definitely let DJJ leave for.

[@Mavs-41]

​@@YossiGozlanNBA You really think Brooks is coming to Dallas?

[@parthpanwar9586]

what trade can the mavs do to get Deni Avdija and resign DJJ?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Interesting scenario. They’d need to get off a salary like THJ anyway to open up the MLE so they can re-sign DJJ. Then they can swap a guy like Josh Green along with both their 2025 and 2031 firsts for Avdija. It’s a plausible scenario but it would cost the Mavs considerable assets.

[@parthpanwar9586]

@@YossiGozlanNBA do you see Avdija as a great 3rd floor general option or someone else? cause i feel he fits well, but having no picks till 2031 would suck

[@Mavs-41]

​@@YossiGozlanNBA The bottom line is would it be worth it? 🤔

[@jonpetter8921]

DJJ needs to perform better. He doesn t deserve to start in my opinion.

[@lejuanyoung3118]

We need Klay or DeRozan

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Unfortunately I don't think either player is available to the Mavs. I think the most likely scenario is bringing back DJJ.

[@frgabrielmary4620]

You lost me at bringing DFS back. No thanks. He had two strong years in Dallas, shooting close to 40% from three but has steadily declined since and will turn 32 by playoff time next year. DJJ is four years younger and on the rise. If not available, we should go after a better upgrade.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

That’s fair. I just like DFS at his salary and relatively low price it’ll take to get him.

[@jamiemoody2675]

The only picks here that make sense are for Bogdan Bogdanovic and Dorian Finney Smith but in no way should the Mavs give up people like Hardy. He keeps mentioning a need for a secondary ball handler in the 2nd unit. We already have that in Hardy and Exum. The Mavs had a great season but, to take the next step, they should add someone like: Péjå Stojákövic 6'10" Marcus Camby 6'11" Dennis Rodman 6'8" Steve Kerr 6'3" and Ben Wallace 6'9" And perhaps Maxi Kleber is their Péjå and Oliver Omax Prosper can be our Dennis Rodman but they need to replace the dead weight on the team that contributed so very little: THJ Morris Kleber A J. Lawson And, the young developmental guards. I totally trust the management of the Mavs to get the necessary pieces [2 more 3 points shooters, 2 more bigs and 3 great defensemen]. They can play 10 deep on everyone except the Celtics. Against them, only 9 can hold up: Luka Kyrie P.J. Brown The 2 centers Dante Green Hardy But, to contend with the elite A-N-D defeat Boston in a 7-game series...they must improve on the backend. Release and replace the other 6 players with big, physical tall, defensive minded players + a 6'11" Péjå Stojákövic type player that rebounds and can hit the trey + an unselfish pair like Rodman and Wallace that will do the dirty work...and another 3 point guy that will hit 50% from deep. With that they'll win 60+ games and beat Boston. Luka absolutely must learn to play without the ball in his hands. The "Triangle" offense could be an option. More emphasis must be placed on perimeter defense. Derek Lively needs to shoot the trey more; Dante Exum should be the leader of the 2nd unit, the QB and facilitator. Hardy needs to be our "microwave" [Vinnie Johnson] off the bench. They need 2 big, beefy "enforcers" willing to kick ass if needed to protect Kyrie and Luka when frustrated teams get physical with them. Generally speaking, for elite excellence, they need: 1.) toughness with an edge à la Rodman & Wallace. 2.) 50% excellence from the 3 à la Pèja and Kerr. 3.) Play up tempo, share the ball and rebound ferociously. 4.) Develop a 2nd unit led by Exum with Hardy scoring but with at least 2 great defenders. 5.) Find 2 guys for enforcers that put the fear of God in opposing players who even think about tripping Luka or "accidentally" hitting Kyrie in the face. 6.) Have a come to Jesus meeting with Luka: Get in shape/stay in shape No pouting/fighting refs Work on 3 pt & midrange Lead... To be clear...he wants to be Pistol Pete Maravich [score 40 ppg with 2 assists while teammates watch] but N-E-E-D-s to be Magic Johnson [working the refs, a coach on the floor, calling plays, making sure everybody else gets points and touches the ball...while purposely holding back unless we get down by 15 or down to 5 seconds on the time clock or it's the last 5 minutes of the game.] 7.) Study Magic, Isaiah and Stockton. Strive 2B the '96 Bulls, the '86 Celtics, the '76 Trailblazers or the '72 Knicks with a perfect blend of offense & defense...but the 2004 Pistons were the epitome of what we should try to become with 5 unselfish players led by 2 scorers, a bunch of role players and a savvy coach. Get it? Got it?? Good...

[@All4mula]

DALLAS FUMBLED THE DYNASTY WITH PORZINGUS

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

It's truly impressive that they made it to the Finals after fumbling him AND Jalen Brunson.

[@gra5223]

Porzingis was very average and always hurt here in Dallas.

[@ssdd7407]

True. The celtics are stacked and can win even without him

[@dariusmcwillie853]

Porting is didn't get along with Luka. Chemistry is super important. Brunson.... yea they fumbled that one for sure

[@Mavs-41]

Wish we still had JB😢

[@knight_triker]

nico absolutely will draft bronny. its not like bronny will get any serious minutes but lebron would definitely join dallas. don't forget lukas favorite player growing up was lebron and kyrie went to 3 straight finals w lebron and won a chip. the draft is trash so its not like dallas would be bypassing gen talent to make this happen. will a team draft bronny before dallas is the question. but if bronny is still available there is no way nico doesn't make this move. the x factor would be does kai and luka take a pay cut. yes. kai already proved that.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

It seems like the Lakers will most likely select Bronny when they have the chance right before the Mavs at #55.

[@77STOMP]

Would it be possible to keep DJJ and get Jerami grant? Just asking

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

It might be possible but I wouldn’t recommend it. Would be tricky to manage all that under the first apron.

[@ramhaven2322]

There best bet is to get Paul george, Luka and Kyrie need a third big time scorer.. Also luka and kyrie play to many minutes especially luka.. If You want these guys to play defense , that cost energy, energy that these guys don't have espcially luka.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Getting PG is tough. Would require him opting in and getting traded, which the Clippers probably don't want to do yet. And even if available, it'll be tough for them to fit him with Luka and Kyrie with his big contract.

[@greakfreakmyboy9822]

@@YossiGozlanNBAI think it’s very possible

[@Frank-hv7xj]

I think DJJ stays and takes a slight paycut, still taking most of the MLE (Realistically speaking). From his comments, i think he knows he fits here and wants to be here because Luka makes his job easier with C&S and catching lobs. From what I've watched, all the Mavericks game. Maxi, Thj, Josh has to go in my opinion. Those 3 to me aren't playing to their contract value, and combined, it's 39.8 million... that's 40 MILLION OF WASTED MONEY! Me personally, I'd call Washington again to see if Deni avdija is available. He's a 2 way wing, on a great contract that's declining. Next, call the Bulls if they want Maxi for Jevon carter, a solid 2 way backup pg. And then salary dump Thj. I think in this scenario opens up about 14 million, clearly enough for DJJ

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Someone else in the comments brought up the possibility of re-signing DJJ with the MLE and then trading for Deni. I would love that scenario for them.

[@iMacaroniCheese]

can you do how mavs can get markannen? since mavs found young tyson chandler i think it would be better if we gon look a dirk typa a guy and i think thats markannen

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I just don’t think the Mavs have enough assets to convince Utah to give them Markkanen. They could’ve easily signed him 3 years ago.

[@Lilopusheen18]

tbh. I’ll let Derrick Jones walk. I rather have a wing who can also create his shot. Siakam can also guards but with more polish offense than him. that’s what the mavs strongly needs. Another full year and get that home Court come playoff time. Dump max and Tim hardawat jr. Gafford. Pj. Siakam. Kyrie. Luka.

[@Jznyan]

I'd love that to happen but I think that's wishful thinking. If I'm the Pacers I don't think I would even take Kyrie for Siakam at this point. Pacers were cooking once Siakam got on the team.

[@lukaskywalker7791]

Saikam is a pipe dream, bro. But hell yeah that'd be perfect

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Siakam would be nice for the Mavs but it sounds like he’s returning to Indiana and an agreement is imminent. Mavs don’t have the cap space anyways to sign him.

[@kukucal.6337]

New ownership is all in not like Jerry Jones all in they ready to drop the bag any level luxury tax is cool they want a ring

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Yes I’m sure they’re open to being taxpayers. If the right trade comes along that requires them to pay the tax, I think they’ll happily do it.

[@kukucal.6337]

I wanted Trey Murphy 3 at the trade deadline but B.I. Could be an option maybe.

[@ABCDEGrayCat]

Marcus Smart or Deni 🔥

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I love Deni for them, not sure I like Smart there as much.

[@ABCDEGrayCat]

@@YossiGozlanNBA Smart is 100% fit to the Mavs IMO. Can defend, playmake, score, hustle, veteran presence, good 3pt shooter, etc. He's very fit next to Luka and Ky

[@M4rc877]

Green and AJ and 1st round pick? What you smoking bro

[@john-murraynewman-scotch6567]

Who says no. Brooklyn recieve Tim Hardaway Jr, 2 x 2nd round picks Mavericks recieve Dorian Finney-Smith

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Probably Brooklyn, but it's pretty close. They might need a first round pick swap as well.

[@godspeedgideon9178]

Didn't the Nets ask for 2 1st rd picks or 2 1st rd equivalents for DFS... why would they go from that to the deal you conjured up?

[@Zacche]

Green Hardy Maxi Dp Hardaway even Jones if we get Grant. not yet high with Jones specially how he played in the finals and only season he played that well..Luka Ky Pj Gafford Lively develop Prosper Exum maybe.. we need to build from last year we can still be better

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I don’t think they need to give up all that for Grant. Maybe they can trade some of those guys for other pieces as well.

[@Zacche]

@@YossiGozlanNBA not everyone just thinking about the players we can let go and sign free agents to complement Lukai.

[@DakotaBellamy]

Get Lauri from Utah or Ingram from the pels & grab Gary Trent jr

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I just don't think the Mavs have enough assets to get Lauri.

[@tobysrimani1047]

Trade dPowell for a seat cushion!

[@SiccazHD]

Great content bro

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it.

[@andygossard4293]

Can we pick up anybody from Detroilet's fire sale?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I don't think they have anyone really available. Maybe Isaiah Stewart can be had but the Mavs don't need him.

[@chriswilliams868]

We need to trade hardaway and try to get Klay Thompson

[@beanstocks5782]

Derrick jones hurt his stock with that awful finals performance

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

He did well enough up until that point to garner a full-MLE level offer. He might not be worth it, but he'll get it.

[@BPS270]

Kleber Powell green hardaway all need to go asap throw in hardy because he is the only one with trade value if we’re trying to get a decent player back

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

They don't need to throw ALL of those guys into a trade. Mainly two of THJ, Green, and Kleber is enough for a $30M player. I think their 2031 first-round pick will also be valued by a lot of teams.

[@BPS270]

@YossiGozlanNBA not everyone in 1 trade duh genius but they all need to go but nobody wants any of them except for Hardy and maybe green. Kleber and hardaway will just be salary dumps we're stuck with powell

[@Aggie4life77]

Is Klay Thompson even an option?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

If they really want him they could get him in a a sign and trade, but I don’t think he’s what they need right now.

[@joseluislasodlom4616]

Thybulle for Green, Cam Spencer in draft and Pippen Jr and Garuba as free agents

[@oeldave]

Batum

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Batum is very gettable. He might be gettable for the minimum.

[@25chrishall]

@@YossiGozlanNBA Batum retired.

[@Mavs-41]

​@@25chrishall Rumor is, he might be back for one more season.

[@KnowledgeableOne-oc6xn]

Or Norman Powell he would bring great on the Mavericks just too expensive

[@adammwakikoti2759]

Coming off of Kleber's contract is idiotic.

[@johnsain]

Let Irving & Hardaway go....get younger.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

It would be extremely disciplined of the Mavs to trade Irving now. He’s a 13 year vet and could be on the decline soon. I wouldn’t be opposed to capitalizing on him now and getting stuff for him, but I doubt they move him after making the Finals.

[@johnsain]

@@YossiGozlanNBA I just feel he didn't show up enough in the postseason....and I can't see that improving with time....Also,...he is fragile. If they can replace him with 2-3 top players,...I'd go for it. Maybe the Lakers would be interested.

[@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju]

@@YossiGozlanNBA How do we possibly replace a 25PPG 50/40/90 guy??

[@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju]

@@johnsain Kyrie has a player option following this upcoming season. He will likely want an extension. If he walks, who's providing Luka with 25PPG? LeBron/ Kyrie/Anthony Davis will likely be in the Finals

[@johnsain]

@@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju They be Champs right now if he gave 50/40/90 in the finals.

[@Dzad00]

@YossiGozlanNBA the Mavs are less than $2M over the luxury tax right now. Couldn’t they just do something like trade THJ+ draft pick(s) for Jordan Clarkson (who makes $2.1M less) which would put them under the luxury tax and allow them to sign DJJ for the full MLE?

[@ARWINMACHADO]

well Clarkson is a poor defender too, so no for me

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Unfortunately that’s not how the MLE works. A team gets designated with a particular MLE depending on where they finish in relation to the apron after using it. So if they use a portion of the MLE now, they’d be over the first apron, and technically have the smaller $5.2M one. They’d need to get way below the first apron to use the full MLE since using it would hard cap them from exceeding it.

[@Dzad00]

@@ARWINMACHADO They held Boston to 107 or less in every game. Defense wasn’t the problem, they have enough defenders. The problem was they couldn’t score enough bc the entire offense relies on Luka and Kyrie. They need I more guy that can get a bucket on his own WAY more than another defender.

[@Dzad00]

@@YossiGozlanNBA I’m not a salary cap expert so I could be wrong but it doesn’t seem like they are as far off as you make it seem. They are about $5M under the 1st apron now, trading THJ and Lawson’s non-guaranteed for Clarkson would save them another $4M, so that $9M number the 1st apron and they would be under the luxury tax. What is the full MLE like $12M(ish)? They could put Hardy and in trade, maybe cut Exums non-guaranteed, something small and they would be right there at the 1st apron still.

[@MikeJones-fz2mt]

Mavs need grant and Malcolm brogdon, Cut Jones he is trash, he only dunks

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I doubt the Mavs can fit both Grant and Brogdon under the new trade and apron rules. It seems like DJJ is the priority, Nico said bringing him back in plan 1A and 1B.

[@actrue9712]

Kidd gotta go, kyrie off the bench. Bring in defensive gaurd

[@tbagger5211]

Mavs won’t be back In finals yes I’m Boston fan

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

West is too competitive. Odds are someone else makes it out next year.

[@tbagger5211]

@@YossiGozlanNBA I like Denver but those young kids will be better in okc