No no no no HELL no to trading Gafford. Our C rotation is a STRENGTH when Luka and Kai are healthy. Why would we revert back to Powell? I’d give a first and Maxi with Hardy. No Gaff
Especially since either gaff or lively so often is injured or tweaked something or whatever….we go down to 2 centers, lively gets injured, then we have just Dwight and he has to play 48 min per game or we’re forced into a small ball rotation when it may be disadvantageous to do so? Look I’m no GM, and I can clearly see trading gaff is a death sentence for Mavs. I would think Nico sees this and so much more.
Herb Jones would be the dream, man… that’s a first team all defender that you could throw at Tatum, SGA, Ant, etc for 40 minutes a night in the playoffs…
@@MrTrueCaller619 They aren't stupid but they are 10-32. I just think Nico could get a little discount. Adding Hardy would be overpay for his current contract, not to mention Hardy has been upping his trade value
@ I’m not sure if that’s true. If you look at the 21 years Dirk played and I would say at least 15 at an elite level. The only time he won was when he played with a good center for 1 year with Tyson Chandler.
if we got herb jones i will cry he one of the players that would be top of my list dont settle for 3 or 4 go for 1 with out destroying the depth of the team
You really think Nico Harrison is preparing for next year already? Even though we’ve been struggling with injuries It’s too soon to lose hope. Look what we did last year
How dare you put Gafford on the table for Trade that’s doesn’t make any sense especially since we’re already small for a team…plus we can’t keep Lively healthy…these are the players that needs to go: Maxie Hardy I’m going to give Klay some grace until Kai and Luka returns the other guards can’t seem to get him to many open shots. The other 2 have got to go period.
Isn't Herb Jones out indefinitely an injury? Those trade talks can be put to bed. Lively is too undersized as a center to be a consistent starting center. Gafford is needed as he is 26 but Kidd treats him with minutes like he is 35 or something. Its crazy.
Just trade Maxi off the roster and call it a day. The man had a 0 point 0 rebound showing yesterday vs the G-League Pelicans despite playing 12+ minutes. A game where 2 points for the "floor spacer" could've gotten the win. Each player that played 10+ minutes had double digits in either points scored, rebounding, or assists except Maxi. Also O-Max but he got 4 rebounds atleast.
Hey a lot of the pelicans are great players. Even without Zion and BI they two players who average over 20 a game .. and quite a few good role players.
🤔 we certain Herb is out for the whole season? Indefinitely just means no return date right? I also did hear javonte green as another name from the pelicans. So I see why Nico is looking.
No we are just not sure when he will return. Could be season ending but probably not. In a way Luka is also out indefinitely since he’s been checked on soon to see when he can return
I've torn my labrum twice and, granted, i'm not a professional athlete with the best medical staff available, it took me the best part of a year each time to rehab from it. I wouldn't expect Herb to return this season.
I like Javonte Green or Ziare Williams, Green is older but a good hustle player, can hit the 3…. Williams is hitting the 3 as of late, super athletic , and a DJJ type,stil though not the 100% bounce that DJJ has but Williams got 70- 80% of it
This is indeed interesting. But I dont like the idea of giving up just yet this season. Is it possible the herb Jones is back before the play offs, cause if yes this might be simply so that he can play for the play offs, hopefully.
Makes no sense. Gaford was God send to us. We now have excellent 3 pt back up guard. Don't screw this up. If anybody goes it'd have be Maxie and it still doesn't make sense.
@@MavericksDigest Marcel, what are your views on trading Gafford for Nikola Vučević? If you're unfamiliar, he's an offensive Center. Luka/Kyrie/Klay/PJ/Nikola would allow the Mavs to play similar to Boston
@@penalosarusselgian3298 Mavs have attempted to hide Luka's inability to play defense by ONLY signing defensive guys. Naji, Lively, Gafford, OMax, PJ, DJJ, Grant Williams, and DFS. Can't win that way!
I said that this is the best time to get herb. But I saw a report were it might javante green! But the pelicans broadcast was in love with Hardys shooting.
I would absolutely LOVE to get Herb Jones but I dont want to give up Gafford in the process. If you wanna trade Maxi, Hardy, and a 2025 1st for Herb and Hawkins, Im all for this😊
No trade is needed, Luka and KY will return. A big trade would ensure they miss the playoffs. The new player or players would have to learn to play together, and there just isn't enough time to gel. Surely ownership would never allow Nico to trade Luka. Let everyone heal,and don't make any substantial trades.
When Luka and Kyrie come back, the whole team still have to learn to play together. Mavs already had a lot of new players and used a lot of different lineups due to injuries and illnesses.
There’s no need for time to gel if the fit is perfect. Last season proved it. I rather have a backup for pj and another perimeter defender who can shoot rn than next season
he's out indefinitely i don't think adding another heavily injured player will help us i think he is a good player but not what we need right now, i could be wrong though. i also really dont want gafford to leave i love the energy and effort he brings to our team.
@@MavericksDigest i agree and am not to against but i think gafford lively is one of the huge positives about our team they are both excellent centers who complement each other
@r_p_m_09 I've always been a fan of Hardy but I hear you. He had a great game the other, but I sometimes think he just needs more playing time. Idk I'm not a GM, so all I see is on the court.
This smells like a smokescreen. Herb Jones is out indefinitely with a torn labrum. I sure hope they're not thinking of getting a short term boost from him because he's not going to be available for quite while if at all this season. Not a huge fan of adding a guy who can't shoot after last year's finals either
this is the type of move the Dallas cowboys would make. It just doesn’t make sense. A down year, and the same injury that Kleber had? Kleber is almost embarrassing to watch sometimes now.
I wouldn’t trade a GREAT asset that’s been extremely healthy for a DECENT asset that’s not healthy. Secondly, Lively is somewhat injury prone already. Gafford is insurance for Lively.
So everyone keeps trying to throw gafford up for a trade. Lively is fragile as glass. If Gafford is traded, who would relplace an injured Lively if Gafford is traded you dummies?
Why do we still play our players in games we know we are gonna lose and then not play them in games we could and should win but then we lose them as well cause our players aint playing. The mavs have been doing this for years
They could make a trade for Herb Jones work. But he's only 6-8 and not a great rebounder. He's a small forward, not a power forward. They already have Naji, Klay and Grimes for that role. How many small forwards do we need? You could send Hardy and Kleiber for Jones, but I wouldn't give up a draft pick for that. If you want to play an undersized guy at the 4, why not just give those minutes to Naji?
How many years do you think Luka will sit around watching The playoffs from a different country. Unless we're willing to take the chance and sacrifice him and Kyrie then maybe we should make moves that matter this year. In the NBA a year from now isn't guaranteed.
There isn't likely to be a trade made, that will benefit the Mavs this year. Not without sacrificing some valuable pieces. Why trade away anyone, for someone that is injured Indefinitely right now? If he somehow was able to play the last couple games of the season, we'd still be lacking in the backup forward spot for the time being. OMax can get more time in right now, which is what he should be doing anyways.
What can we get with a Nazi Marshall trade? He seems like Grant Williams last year. Great start but not what was advertised. He’s no lock down defender at least not yet.
Btw, only an idiot gives up another year or Ky and Lukas prime bc of some bad injury luck…we don’t go for herb if he won’t play this season at some point.
Hey digest I didn’t like this video it sounded like a reset and just wait for next season rebuild ,might as well not even bother for playinn and devalue most mavs players
Why trade gafford If klay Thompson damn near matches the salary alone ?? (If Im not mistaken)And he doesn’t fit this team let’s be real…can he not be traded this season or something I’m hearing NOOO trade rumors around klay he 100% has to go..inconsistent and doesn’t play enough defense to show up for it…if he becomes consistent it won’t last because he’s 34 Klay Thompson .we could find a consistent guaranteed 2-3 3s a game While fixing that perimeter defense Klay Thompson would not only.Mind you in about 2 years Klay Thompson will be a complete shell of himself and we will be desperately Looking for a replacement and I say why wait TRADE.KLAY.NOW.
Giving up already? The Mavs will be fine. Luka will come back at the end of this month/beginning of February and we will climb back to 5th or 4th seed. As long as we are healthy for the playoffs we are making another run to the finals. Really talking about good picks?
We gotta cut Kessler Edward’s or someone else & give Jamarion Sharpe a chance to see if he can be a solid backup big for us in case Gafford does get traded. Very high on him, really want to see how he looks in real NBA minutes!
TRADING GAFFORD WOULD BE A BIG DUMB MISTAKE....
REMEMBER GAFF IS ONLY 26
Agreed!
Herb Jones is the only guy I’d want to trade Gafford for. Truly a championship winning piece even if that championship doesn’t come this year
@cartierr6717 THAT KINDA MAKES ZERO SENSE
He’s always injured
this!
No no no no HELL no to trading Gafford. Our C rotation is a STRENGTH when Luka and Kai are healthy. Why would we revert back to Powell? I’d give a first and Maxi with Hardy. No Gaff
yup
They better leave ole Gafford alone 😠
Especially since either gaff or lively so often is injured or tweaked something or whatever….we go down to 2 centers, lively gets injured, then we have just Dwight and he has to play 48 min per game or we’re forced into a small ball rotation when it may be disadvantageous to do so? Look I’m no GM, and I can clearly see trading gaff is a death sentence for Mavs. I would think Nico sees this and so much more.
Herb Jones would be the dream, man… that’s a first team all defender that you could throw at Tatum, SGA, Ant, etc for 40 minutes a night in the playoffs…
no bs😳
Herb Jones makes 13.5 million a year and Kleber makes 11 million per year, if Nico could pull off Maxi and a pick or something that would be insane.
Herb injured but he return before the playoffs but if Mavs get the deal done, Mavs 2025 champs
@@andrewhadley9849 would probably have to be maxi,2025 1st and 2026 pick swap and they might want hardy or omax as a throw in
11 million per year? wow, Kleber might be a bad player, but definitely a very good business man.
Pelicans are not stupid
@@MrTrueCaller619 They aren't stupid but they are 10-32. I just think Nico could get a little discount. Adding Hardy would be overpay for his current contract, not to mention Hardy has been upping his trade value
Trading Gafford would be the absolute worst decision to make. It is ludicrious.
How would trading Gafford improve the team? We have no center if Lively is injured or in foul trouble. This combo was a big part of our playoff run.
center isnt as important as you think IMO
@ I’m not sure if that’s true. If you look at the 21 years Dirk played and I would say at least 15 at an elite level. The only time he won was when he played with a good center for 1 year with Tyson Chandler.
No way im watching maxi and powell at the 5 again
if we got herb jones i will cry he one of the players that would be top of my list dont settle for 3 or 4 go for 1 with out destroying the depth of the team
Same 🥲
Do a 4 way trade send Dak to Saints and Murphy and Herb Jones to Mavs.
As a saints fan...yes please
@@MavericksDigest you just lost all credibility. You WANT??? Dak on your team??? 😂😂😂 Wow…
@@joebauers8031You just showed everyone that you know nothing about football.
Whoever is saying they wouldn’t trade Gafford for herb Jones is clinically insane.
Make the trade and pivot the season and get all the guys healthy for next year.
Do not let this piece of a podcast distract you from the fact that DLive is injury prone.
I can't believe they would trade Gafford. He just had a monster game last night.
Bro if we trade gafford we will only have one center once again we need to trade maxi and hardy
Out indefinitely doesn’t mean the whole season it really just means a while or they can’t estimate a time because of the injury type
You really think Nico Harrison is preparing for next year already? Even though we’ve been struggling with injuries It’s too soon to lose hope. Look what we did last year
Yeah when Luka is back folks will forget trading anyone but if we do even better and yes we will not tank.
I'm going to say no to anything that involves Gafford
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Is insane kleber and Powell still in this roster and playing, am very frustrated men
Powell has been solid, he can still rebound and is somewhat okay offensively, Maxi has shown his age this season.
Not anymore they not
How dare you put Gafford on the table for Trade that’s doesn’t make any sense especially since we’re already small for a team…plus we can’t keep Lively healthy…these are the players that needs to go:
Maxie
Hardy
I’m going to give Klay some grace until Kai and Luka returns the other guards can’t seem to get him to many open shots.
The other 2 have got to go period.
Great vid Marcel!
I’m only ok with Gafford being gone as much as i like him if we were getting Valanciunas or somebody like him in a separate deal.
Nico, don't be stupid if you trade Gafford. it will be a huge mistake.
I almost closed the video when he said Zion, but waited to see if he was joking
We are waaaay too banged up. Irving back issues are serious in my book . Luka legs will be a major question for this season
Isn't Herb Jones out indefinitely an injury? Those trade talks can be put to bed. Lively is too undersized as a center to be a consistent starting center. Gafford is needed as he is 26 but Kidd treats him with minutes like he is 35 or something. Its crazy.
Lively is 7'1 so he isn’t undersized, he’s just skinny.
@penalosarusselgian3298
Yes undersized. My point. I didn't say he was too short
Kidd does play Lively to much he stays hurt Gafford should be the starter..Mavs4life
Addition by subtraction usually never works but we'll see how things go.
What good is the best NBA player - if he's injured most of the time?Best quality - availability!
Just trade Maxi off the roster and call it a day. The man had a 0 point 0 rebound showing yesterday vs the G-League Pelicans despite playing 12+ minutes. A game where 2 points for the "floor spacer" could've gotten the win.
Each player that played 10+ minutes had double digits in either points scored, rebounding, or assists except Maxi. Also O-Max but he got 4 rebounds atleast.
Hey a lot of the pelicans are great players. Even without Zion and BI they two players who average over 20 a game .. and quite a few good role players.
@Velveteenvision
Have you not checked their roster it's not just BI/zion. Herb Jones and 5 other players were out. That's embarrassing.
We shouldn't trade Gafford, that would be the biggest stupidity.
🤔 we certain Herb is out for the whole season? Indefinitely just means no return date right? I also did hear javonte green as another name from the pelicans. So I see why Nico is looking.
No we are just not sure when he will return. Could be season ending but probably not. In a way Luka is also out indefinitely since he’s been checked on soon to see when he can return
I've torn my labrum twice and, granted, i'm not a professional athlete with the best medical staff available, it took me the best part of a year each time to rehab from it. I wouldn't expect Herb to return this season.
I like Javonte Green or Ziare Williams, Green is older but a good hustle player, can hit the 3…. Williams is hitting the 3 as of late, super athletic , and a DJJ type,stil though not the 100% bounce that DJJ has but Williams got 70- 80% of it
Neither of them
great vid Marcel. What do you think the package will be? Also, do you think it might be a smokescreen?
I think it'll be Maxi, Hardy and some picks, with Herb being injured, the asking price definitely drops
Maxi, Spencer. But who wants Maxi except Kidd.
This must be why mavs arent protesting the loss, get it?
This is indeed interesting. But I dont like the idea of giving up just yet this season. Is it possible the herb Jones is back before the play offs, cause if yes this might be simply so that he can play for the play offs, hopefully.
Out indefinitely does not mean out for the season. He will probably be back in a week or two.
@@J-Wheeler-G alright good. I keep hearing both indefinetly and whole season used in the same way and its just confusing tbh
Makes no sense. Gaford was God send to us. We now have excellent 3 pt back up guard. Don't screw this up. If anybody goes it'd have be Maxie and it still doesn't make sense.
Agreed, i would never trade gafford for herb, but some people said they would. with herb being injured, im sure the price has dropped
@@MavericksDigest Marcel, what are your views on trading Gafford for Nikola Vučević? If you're unfamiliar, he's an offensive Center. Luka/Kyrie/Klay/PJ/Nikola would allow the Mavs to play similar to Boston
@@PeterWilson-c3uNO
@@PeterWilson-c3uhe sucks on defense
@@penalosarusselgian3298 Mavs have attempted to hide Luka's inability to play defense by ONLY signing defensive guys. Naji, Lively, Gafford, OMax, PJ, DJJ, Grant Williams, and DFS. Can't win that way!
A Gafford trade would only make sense if there is another deal that would return Claxton to the Mavs
I said that this is the best time to get herb. But I saw a report were it might javante green! But the pelicans broadcast was in love with Hardys shooting.
I didnt even want to check the standings today😢
Herb Jones is clearly a stage behind Gafford.
Why don’t you mention our best backup PG Exum?
I would absolutely LOVE to get Herb Jones but I dont want to give up Gafford in the process. If you wanna trade Maxi, Hardy, and a 2025 1st for Herb and Hawkins, Im all for this😊
2022 Clint Capela = 2025 Herb Jones. Just nail the 2025 draft. Class is loaded!
Of course it’s not lost we will get doncic and kyrie back
No trade is needed, Luka and KY will return. A big trade would ensure they miss the playoffs. The new player or players would have to learn to play together, and there just isn't enough time to gel. Surely ownership would never allow Nico to trade Luka. Let everyone heal,and don't make any substantial trades.
We need a better backup 4 from Maxi. Beef Stew should be the perfect replacement for that. Might have to let Hardy and Maxi go tho
When Luka and Kyrie come back, the whole team still have to learn to play together. Mavs already had a lot of new players and used a lot of different lineups due to injuries and illnesses.
I agree Mavs do need backup for PJ
There’s no need for time to gel if the fit is perfect. Last season proved it. I rather have a backup for pj and another perimeter defender who can shoot rn than next season
Mavs need a backup for PJ
Maxi AIN’T IT cause he’s an injured prone and Hardy gotta go too
he's out indefinitely i don't think adding another heavily injured player will help us i think he is a good player but not what we need right now, i could be wrong though. i also really dont want gafford to leave i love the energy and effort he brings to our team.
I think the team is looking ahead
@@MavericksDigest i agree and am not to against but i think gafford lively is one of the huge positives about our team they are both excellent centers who complement each other
I don't want Gafford to go. I think with Herb being injured the price drops
@ hopefully 😀
Next yr is outta da question , we did great after last yrs deadline
Trade hardy!
Why Hardy?
@@dk6173he isn’t really consistent with his shooting and he can’t handle the ball at all, he ends up turning it over.
@r_p_m_09 I've always been a fan of Hardy but I hear you. He had a great game the other, but I sometimes think he just needs more playing time. Idk I'm not a GM, so all I see is on the court.
Hardy party? NO
I agree
He gotta go, let him grow and develop in another teams
This smells like a smokescreen. Herb Jones is out indefinitely with a torn labrum. I sure hope they're not thinking of getting a short term boost from him because he's not going to be available for quite while if at all this season. Not a huge fan of adding a guy who can't shoot after last year's finals either
No way I want to trade Gafford. It would just make another problem.
If we trade Gafford we better also get another centre then
this is the type of move the Dallas cowboys would make. It just doesn’t make sense. A down year, and the same injury that Kleber had? Kleber is almost embarrassing to watch sometimes now.
I wouldn’t trade a GREAT asset that’s been extremely healthy for a DECENT asset that’s not healthy. Secondly, Lively is somewhat injury prone already. Gafford is insurance for Lively.
been saying this past few vids -- receipts public *Shrug
I really can’t see New Orleans trading Herb given that they traded Dyson Daniels…why trade both star defensive wings? Shrugi
Irving
Doncic
H. Jones
PJ
Lively/Gaff
Would be a perfect starting five
Why would pelicans do this? They could trade him next year when he's not injured for more.
So everyone keeps trying to throw gafford up for a trade. Lively is fragile as glass. If Gafford is traded, who would relplace an injured Lively if Gafford is traded you dummies?
Wendell carter would be so perfect we need a 4 and now that franz and mo start over him on the magic so they can get him for cheap
Not for gafford, hardy yes
Javonte Green and Herb Jones plz
Javonte? No
Herb? Yes
So the guy didn’t send you a meme DM it seems
I hope Nico was on the phone, looking for a new coach.
Why do we still play our players in games we know we are gonna lose and then not play them in games we could and should win but then we lose them as well cause our players aint playing. The mavs have been doing this for years
They could make a trade for Herb Jones work. But he's only 6-8 and not a great rebounder. He's a small forward, not a power forward. They already have Naji, Klay and Grimes for that role. How many small forwards do we need? You could send Hardy and Kleiber for Jones, but I wouldn't give up a draft pick for that. If you want to play an undersized guy at the 4, why not just give those minutes to Naji?
No gafford man the truth is DLive stays hurt i say let Gafford finish off his contract and let DLive and him continue to share minutes
How many years do you think Luka will sit around watching The playoffs from a different country. Unless we're willing to take the chance and sacrifice him and Kyrie then maybe we should make moves that matter this year. In the NBA a year from now isn't guaranteed.
Bro there saying herb jones might be out for the season
We have the deepest team in Mavs history and meee to make a trade?
There isn't likely to be a trade made, that will benefit the Mavs this year. Not without sacrificing some valuable pieces. Why trade away anyone, for someone that is injured Indefinitely right now? If he somehow was able to play the last couple games of the season, we'd still be lacking in the backup forward spot for the time being. OMax can get more time in right now, which is what he should be doing anyways.
I just got a gafford jersey. I’d be happy with maxi and a pick though.
I love your pods dude but the headlines are really annoying.
Only a fool would trade either of our dynamic centers.
Trading Gafford ... oh hell no. No to Zion too.
What can we get with a Nazi Marshall trade? He seems like Grant Williams last year. Great start but not what was advertised. He’s no lock down defender at least not yet.
Btw, only an idiot gives up another year or Ky and Lukas prime bc of some bad injury luck…we don’t go for herb if he won’t play this season at some point.
Hey digest I didn’t like this video it sounded like a reset and just wait for next season rebuild ,might as well not even bother for playinn and devalue most mavs players
Luka should reduce his fat & play like MVP... Too much time missed for lack of fitness.
Why trade gafford If klay Thompson damn near matches the salary alone ?? (If Im not mistaken)And he doesn’t fit this team let’s be real…can he not be traded this season or something I’m hearing NOOO trade rumors around klay he 100% has to go..inconsistent and doesn’t play enough defense to show up for it…if he becomes consistent it won’t last because he’s 34 Klay Thompson .we could find a consistent guaranteed 2-3 3s a game While fixing that perimeter defense Klay Thompson would not only.Mind you in about 2 years Klay Thompson will be a complete shell of himself and we will be desperately Looking for a replacement and I say why wait TRADE.KLAY.NOW.
at this point anyone that is and will stay healthy lol
Maxi, Jaz and a 1st round pick.
Gafford?? Hell no!!!
Giving up already? The Mavs will be fine. Luka will come back at the end of this month/beginning of February and we will climb back to 5th or 4th seed. As long as we are healthy for the playoffs we are making another run to the finals. Really talking about good picks?
So ur saying there's a chance
No ... I want zion ....trading hardy or gaf for herb is dumb
its Zion, this is why Kyrie didn't play...they are working on Zion/Kyrie trade.
Why would Kyrie go to the pelicans…. Nico and Dallas are happy with Kyrie. Theyre not trading him for Zion.
Kyrie didn’t play because he’s still not fully healed.
He'll no zion gets injured
This is the dumbest take I can think of
A back up true PG & 3-5 maxi roles meant is needed as well.
lol its Karlo Matkovic and Hawkens lol or Javanta green Daniel thies lol not herb I'm playing marcel don't kill me lol
What's wrong with you? Lol you said we should tank? 💀😅
2026 baby!
100th comment for the rythm 😊
The real good trade should be Jason Kidd + Maxi + Spencer for Joe Mazzulla.
Goga Bitadze......
THIS IS THE MOST STUPID PROPOSAL FOR TRADE EVER :D .....the team just needs to get healthy and they can beat abyone .... no lost season ......
hell no!the problem of dallas is the coach!we need a real coach not clown kidd!
Big NO....
We gotta cut Kessler Edward’s or someone else & give Jamarion Sharpe a chance to see if he can be a solid backup big for us in case Gafford does get traded. Very high on him, really want to see how he looks in real NBA minutes!
Trading gafford?... This dude don't know sports
But low on Zion
I hope Nico can pull of getting Zion man would that be a great fit
But Zion is always injured
Zion is a bust.
Well if we keep trading for injury prone players, we are going to be an injury prone team
mavs win