The Mavericks, who haven't played since Feb. 14th, are hoping that the time off will spark Kristaps Porzingis' defense.
?It?s conditioning, it?s mind-set, and this week has offered the opportunity for him to dive into that and to work on it,? coach Rick Carlisle said. ?We?ve just got to keep pushing. He?s got to keep sitting down in his stance.? Porzingis is allowing an average of 119.5 points per 100 possessions, the eighth-worst defensive rating among anyone who?s played in at least 10 games this season
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The Mavericks have reportedly gauged the Warriors' interest in Kristaps Porzingis, according to SNY's Ian Begley.
Another report from Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report states, "Dallas has quietly gauged the trade market for Porzingis ... as the Mavericks have begun reevaluating whether the 25-year-old center can truly support [Luka] Doncic as the second option on a contender." The timing is interesting, as Porzingis currently sidelined by lower back tightness and Mavs coach Rick Carlisle was blunt about KP's defensive struggles. To be clear, though, there's nothing imminent and for now we'll assume Dallas is merely performing due diligence.
The Mavs defensive rating is 12 pts worse when KP is on the floor but that’s clearly a result of the knee surgeries affecting his lateral mobility and I’ve noticed he labors getting back in transition, his contract and his defensive problems are big enough concerns that he no longer is considered the “untouchable” piece to put around Luka but to me the best option is not to go off half ****ed and try to trade him, Mavs are better off having patience and seeing if his mobility comes around with more playing time before giving up on their Euro duo.Rotoworld
The Mavericks have reportedly gauged the Warriors' interest in Kristaps Porzingis, according to SNY's Ian Begley.
Another report from Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report states, "Dallas has quietly gauged the trade market for Porzingis ... as the Mavericks have begun reevaluating whether the 25-year-old center can truly support [Luka] Doncic as the second option on a contender." The timing is interesting, as Porzingis currently sidelined by lower back tightness and Mavs coach Rick Carlisle was blunt about KP's defensive struggles. To be clear, though, there's nothing imminent and for now we'll assume Dallas is merely performing due diligence.
Just an indication that Harden has bought into Nash role for him as the primary playmaker. He leads the NBA in assists per game with over 11 and he has only attempted 20 shots in 5 of the last 18 games he’s played a far cry from his HOU days.There isn't a dominant team in the EC, though I'm expecting the Nets to start pulling away when KD is back and their big 3 to continue gelling. Nash has Harden running the show at PG and KI as the SG, good move both are great passers but KI is the better shooter so if Harden can accept his role as the playmaker and forget about scoring titles it'll help the Nets.
Said DRose was going to help win a few games for us but he may solidify that bench enough to get us a 4 seed in the playoffs. I liked that combo that Thibs rolled out of DRose, IQ, RJ, JR and Noel late in the ATL game. Maybe not the best defensive lineup you could roll out but they had a positive net rating while out there.
The Mavs defensive rating is 12 pts worse when KP is on the floor but that’s clearly a result of the knee surgeries affecting his lateral mobility and I’ve noticed he labors getting back in transition, his contract and his defensive problems are big enough concerns that he no longer is considered the “untouchable” piece to put around Luka but to me the best option is not to go off half ****ed and try to trade him, Mavs are better off having patience and seeing if his mobility comes around with more playing time before giving up on their Euro duo.
Not to be a jerk, but DSJ scored 17 against the Kings, who we just saw are an all-time bad defensive team and somehow, Pistons actually lost that game, ending Kings’ 9 game losing streak.
Could this be a fit?
Buddy Hield popped off for 30 points, two rebounds, seven assists, eight triples and just one turnover across 39 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Hornets.
Hield has been mired in a season-long shooting funk, but he was feeling himself in this one, going 10-of-17 from the field and 2-of-3 from the stripe. He also became the fastest player in NBA history to record 1,000 triples ? accomplishing that feat in just 350 career games. Hield did tweak his right ankle late in the game, which required him to sit out a possession, but he did get back in there for the final few plays.
Could this be a fit?
Buddy Hield popped off for 30 points, two rebounds, seven assists, eight triples and just one turnover across 39 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Hornets.
Hield has been mired in a season-long shooting funk, but he was feeling himself in this one, going 10-of-17 from the field and 2-of-3 from the stripe. He also became the fastest player in NBA history to record 1,000 triples — accomplishing that feat in just 350 career games. Hield did tweak his right ankle late in the game, which required him to sit out a possession, but he did get back in there for the final few plays.
Naw .. Hield and his team loss the game.
We will stick with RJ, Quickley, and Burks at that position.
Look at Utah adding Bogdonavich, he seems to have opened up the whole floor for all the other Jazz players where they’re shooting lights out from deep. Hield may do the same for the Knicks, he’s a career 40% 3 pt shooter, I’d trade a first Knox, Nits or Rivers for Hield.Fastest to 1K made 3s in NBA history. Not saying he’s Curry, but the dude can shoot the 3 and would fit in well with the group we have. I watch a bunch of SAC games, and he brings passion most nights.
I wouldn’t give up a ton for him, but a package of Knox and 1 1st or something wouldn’t be outlandish.
Just seems like a good mix of (1) lower cost, (2) would be what we need (shooting/scoring), and (3) still has upside.
Something tells me, if you put Buddy under the lights of MsG... man... imagine IQ and Buddy and RJ and Randle and MRob !!!