DEBATE: Should LaMelo Ball or Ja Morant Be a TRADE Target for Mavs?
ONE MORE THING: If the Dallas Mavericks could trade for one point guard right now, should they choose LaMelo Ball or Ja Morant? Explore potential blockbuster NBA trades and how Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving could impact the future of the Mavs.
Isaac Harris analyzes the latest NBA rumors around the Dallas Mavericks, breaking down what a trade for LaMelo Ball or Ja Morant could mean for the Mavs. He discusses other stars mentioned including PJ Washington, D’Angelo Russell, Jason Kidd, Nico Harrison, Mark Cuban, and Patrick Dumont. The episode also covers Charlotte Hornets trade options, the value of young prospects like Dereck Lively II, and what the future could hold for Cooper Flagg in Dallas.
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28 Comments
If you gotta pick one, then it's Lameo by far. Cheaper, younger, and better. And he's a bigger guard that can play with Kyrie. They've both missed a lot of games recently, which is why I'd not be interested in either unless it's sending AD out in a distressed asset for distressed asset swap. I'd do that for LaMelo, but probably not for Ja.
If I had to choose, I’d tell everyone to 🤫 Unless we’re getting Wemby/SGA or Luka back, shut up, keep tanking, and move forward.
I wouldn’t trade max he’s a keeper also 24 3 and D
I don’t mind a 75% white pg. it’s the at least half white black supremacist father with a giant non stop mouth that I don’t want to be hearing all the time as a mavs fan. (I know most of ya missed that story cause the media doesn’t do those stories even when racism is there go to.
Nothing against lamelo as I don’t know his views But I don’t what that crap around.
Ja is a major problem. More so for himself and team than other teams.
So a big no to both.
I’d go Lamelo just for the vibes tbh. If we’re going to suck, might as well have fun doing it
Listening from berlin germany since the luka draft to most of your episodes, you guys became a constant in my daily life for several years now, and I love your podcast. I just want to give some props to Isaac on how you leveled up as a narrator over the years, i love your honesty, keep it going my friends! Mavs fĂĽr immer!
No head cases here thank you. Find another way!
Please stop asking The Lakers for trade opportunities. Turn the page immediately & definitely pursue LaMelo.. as for AD that contract is extremely formidable. Utah, the Kings, Miami, Minnesota (Gobert) or Chicago should be the first Teams called. KLAY needs a motion offense, an immediate open first look in Rhythm three pointer & teammates willing to set back picks or you need to trade him ASAP…. Love this podcast
F*** no
Moves with low accuracy have low EV across the board. A chance of 0 damage just KILLS EV
Ja Morant for sure. Can you imagine Ja and Kyrie in the back court with all those bigs?!!
Probably lamelo only because he can shoot but I mean we’d have two injury prone guards. Not loving it.
Ball tbh
I like LaMelo slightly more based on Offensive abilities but I think Ja is the better defender which makes this decision very tough.
Kyrie/s contract is favorable if he is available enough. He is best now playing off the ball not as a playmaker so the Mavs will need to find a serviceable PG at some point. Dumping AD's unfavorable contract should be the priority and turning that into a PG and picks would be a dream come true.
Neither, Melo or Ja are the answer for the Mavs.
I would tank for Mikel
Max is the ONLY reliable 3-point shooter Mavs have… sure it makes sense to trade him for someone that is shooting < 30%. Mavs are struggling for a handful of reasons: turnovers, free throw shooting, and 3-point shooting. Can't look at LaMelo's assist number without looking at how he gets them (shooters making the shot), especially if he is going to be a liability on the offensive end where Mavs struggles are. You also give up a young, good defender for someone that isn't one, and a liability on defense.
The fans deserve ball. The organization deserves morant.
Dallas has the curse of Luka Magic just like the Red Sox had the curse of the Bambino. Dallas will be bad for a long time, and will not win a championship for an even longer time. Maybe even 86 years. My guess is it will be 77 years.
Issac you sound dumb. I had better respect for you. If you dont like ja or lamelo why take either? Get a team with picks and just stack picks to add around flagg. not some mess that may blow up again
so we are going to get rid of our best 3 pt shooter for lamelo
What about Trae young? They are doing well without him so he might be available as well then who would you choose. Yes I know the Luka trae thing would be crazy lol
So a point guard lively , no thanks trade lively and sign Cisse next season
Lamelo is ALWAYS hurt! Wouldn’t go near that guy.
Eww to the trade package.. Christie stays
Lamelo is the Luka culture we need back. JA is Irving /AD cancerous
LaMelo easily LaMelo is a Baller Duke shoot and pass the ball. LaMelo doesn’t get enough credit.
Are we in hell?