2023-07-16 13:41:00
After the failure on the Matisse Thybulle file, the Mavericks would have chosen to explore alternative options. In other words? The names of Kelly Oubre Jr. and Derrick Jones Jr. are mentioned by Michael Scotto and Hoopshype. What to strengthen the roster of Jason Kidd?
They wanted Matisse Thybulle, but were dismissed by the Blazers, who exercised their right to keep the player thanks to his contract. Another solution must now be found, and the Mavericks would have set their sights on Kelly Oubre Jr and Derrick Jones Jr. The idea? Strengthen the group on the wings, and above all find solid options in cohesion with the sports project, namely to go as far as possible in the Playoffs.
First name mentioned therefore, Kelly Oubre. The Hornets hunk had 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists at 43.1% shooting. More than interesting contributions, which will undoubtedly be smoothed out if we take into account the sharing of the balls in attack. Only problem ? He has only played 48 games this season, although it is his career best. Benefit far from negligible? The Mavericks might use the rest of their MLE (Mid-Level Exception) to sign him for less. At 27, the player is still the guarantor of great promises, so whatever happens, he will have to quickly put down his pawns.
Second, probably less priority, Derrick Jones Jr. The boy is already in the plans of the Knicks for their summer recruitment, it is therefore necessary to put a lot of tweezers as to a possible serious interest from Dallas. The caliber of player is completely different, the averages too. DJJr might bring off the bench, thus leaving the problem of the place in the five unresolved. The Oubre track therefore remains the most serious, while taking into consideration – on the Unicorn side – that time will be a crucial factor given the interest that the player might arouse elsewhere in the NBA in the coming weeks.
Source : Hoopshype
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