Are the Mavs a contender with healthy KP and Marc Gasol?

[90sgoat]

If the can ship Barnes for Gasol, do you think Mavs are contenders?

[Sportal]

Doncic
Hardaway Jr

KP
Gasol

?? Depends what the Warriors were looking like, but that could compete with everyone else. Absolutely.

[E_Stamkos]

Doncic
Hardaway Jr

KP
Gasol

?? Depends what the Warriors were looking like, but that could compete with everyone else. Absolutely.

With what depth?

Team is way too thin from top to bottom to be a contender right now.

They'll compete for a low end seed but no way do I see them as a viable contender for anything of significance.

[90sgoat]

With what depth?

Team is way too thin from top to bottom to be a contender right now.

They'll compete for a low end seed but no way do I see them as a viable contender for anything of significance.

They still have Brunson, Kleber and Powell on the bench. JJ might be able to come back.

JJ, Brunson, Kleber and Powell is a good enough backup. Brunson in particular has shown amazing poise and potential. He could be a real threat off the bench soon.

[ImKobe]

They'll be in the Playoffs every year and will have at least one good run if everyone's health is fine. They have a HOF coach in Carlisle and a good enough core to beat anyone in a 7-game series. People can say what they want about Luka's defense, but Mavs had many deep Playoff runs with Dirk and he wasn't known for being a good defensive player. KP and Gasol can make up for his mistakes with their help defense.

[DMAVS41]

If the can ship Barnes for Gasol, do you think Mavs are contenders?

We get a lot better, but why would the Grizzlies do this?

[qrich]

The Mavs tied themselves up from making any major trade by giving up first rounders until Doncic's grandkids are born.

Best bet is to tank it out for the rest of the year, maintain their 2019 first and add Rui/Barrett/Reddish in between Luka & Staps.

[Xiao Yao You]

Porzingas will be guarding on the perimeter?

[DMAVS41]

The Mavs tied themselves up from making any major trade by giving up first rounders until Doncic's grandkids are born.

Best bet is to tank it out for the rest of the year, maintain their 2019 first and add Rui/Barrett/Reddish in between Luka & Staps.

They don't have their 2019 first unless they get super lucky in the lottery.

Best things Mavs can do is trade Barnes / Powell for either expiring contracts or even money and a pick or two.

[imdaman99]

Gasol is no longer the defender he used to be and we all know Doncic's shortcomings at that end. That leaves... Porzingis. Good luck :lol

[Patrick Chewing]

Porzingas will be guarding on the perimeter?


:lol

[Akrazotile]

With what depth?

Team is way too thin from top to bottom to be a contender right now.

They'll compete for a low end seed but no way do I see them as a viable contender for anything of significance.


Agree. This is such an underrated aspect of championship teams as well. 2 or 3 guys dont win titles by themselves. Teams win. But in the media’s star-driven culture a lot of good contributors unfortunately get overlooked.

Luka, Marc, KP would be a THICK core on offense, tho as mentioned serious defensive shortcomings. But without a good supporting cast around them? No chance at a title.

[Ben Simmons 25]

Barnes for Gasol? DO IT CUBAN! WHITES ONLY!

[FKAri]

Barnes for Gasol? DO IT CUBAN! WHITES ONLY!
I'd hate to see DFS go too. But what's right is white. Get it done Cubes.

[Levity]

I think the grizz are taking a break from taking Forwards from the Mavs right now :lol

[Celtics 1825]

Not yet (Luka and KP are still too young and inexperienced), but in another 2-3 years I would say definitely, especially since the Warriors dynasty will be coming to a close by then so other teams will actually have a chance to win.

Gasol's production won't be as great as it once was since he's in his mid 30s now but he'd be a solid veteran presence to help the young guys grow.

[brooks_thompson]

It is yet to be seen if Gasol can remain focused and engaged for an entire season. Love the guy, but he's got some Pau in him that's for sure. He does deserve a change of scenery and a chance, though.

[Real14]

No.

[Ghost1]

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