I think it's the Mavs. They gotta get it done within the next 2-3 years but I honestly wouldnt be surprised if they're in the NBA finals this year.
After the two big trades this weekend, who’s the most improved team now: Spurs, Lakers, or Mavericks ?
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djthegreat88
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Mavs have legit shot at title. Davis next to Lively and Gafford is crazy front court. Should be best defensive team in NBA. Davis Klay Kyrie can still score with the best teams. Theyll be tough out
ALonelyDad
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Spurs added an allstar without losing anything, they should see the biggest boost
The Spurs made the best trade, but I don't think it makes them serious contenders, yet. This was a great move but it's likely only the beginning.
The Lakers got an elite scorer while sacrificing an elite defender. Their move involved the biggest names but I don't think it solves the Lakers' biggest problem which is depth. The thing is, if the Lakers fail to reach the Finals, they have to find assets to build around Luka (possibly without being able to trade Lebron since he's a FA)...so how is this really any better for Luka than his situation was in Dallas?
The Mavericks might actually have improved the most from this in the short term, but the damage to the brand and fanbase is massive. Davis increases the Mavericks' floor but there's still plenty of competition for them in the West.
The Lakers got an elite scorer while sacrificing an elite defender. Their move involved the biggest names but I don't think it solves the Lakers' biggest problem which is depth. The thing is, if the Lakers fail to reach the Finals, they have to find assets to build around Luka (possibly without being able to trade Lebron since he's a FA)...so how is this really any better for Luka than his situation was in Dallas?
The Mavericks might actually have improved the most from this in the short term, but the damage to the brand and fanbase is massive. Davis increases the Mavericks' floor but there's still plenty of competition for them in the West.
Of the 3 I’d probably bet on the Mavs to finish with the best record this season
Spurs got the best value, they basically got Fox for pennies
The Lakers will have a lot of holes on their roster now but long term they’ve got a new superstar to build around
Spurs got the best value, they basically got Fox for pennies
The Lakers will have a lot of holes on their roster now but long term they’ve got a new superstar to build around
Trojan 24
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The Lakers got worse
Win now? Has to be Mavs either this year or next, or this is a bust
Spurs in the cut
next year
Lakers need to fill holes. Big, shooting, defense. A few years away
Spurs in the cut
next yearLakers need to fill holes. Big, shooting, defense. A few years away
Nico’s rationale of wanting more defense is fine, but he’s totally overvaluing defense in this era of NBA. It’s way more important to have a supremely talented offensive player than a supremely talented defensive player.
duckbutta
eienaar van mans
Spurs because they got a player who will make all their other players better and filled a desperate need at point guard.
Lakers are going to have to build an entire team around Luka. I expect Bron to leave or retire after this year so they will need to get another star...shooters...defenders...rim running bigs who also protect the paint...
What are they doing with Austin Reaves? Aint no way you can put him and Luka on the floor together for long stretches of time, to much mayonnaise
Lakers are going to have to build an entire team around Luka. I expect Bron to leave or retire after this year so they will need to get another star...shooters...defenders...rim running bigs who also protect the paint...
What are they doing with Austin Reaves? Aint no way you can put him and Luka on the floor together for long stretches of time, to much mayonnaise
I think everyone came out of this better because they reached their individual goals. Lakers needed a player for the future, Mavs wanted to win now and got one of the best defenders in the league, Spurs got Wemby a sidekick.
If you’re saying who the best team right now then prolly the Mavs when healthy. Lakers still have to make moves to fill holes.
If you’re saying who the best team right now then prolly the Mavs when healthy. Lakers still have to make moves to fill holes.
seymour cake
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Lakers cause you know AD soft ass gonna get hurt.. Luka was the reason they went to da finals now he gone.. look how trash dallas been since Luka been out..
All LeBron needed was a real #1 now he got it..AD wasnt it.. i wish we could've got lively or Gafford sheesh..and da Lakers got a lot of pieces to they still can trade.. its lit for LA
All LeBron needed was a real #1 now he got it..AD wasnt it.. i wish we could've got lively or Gafford sheesh..and da Lakers got a lot of pieces to they still can trade.. its lit for LA
Devil Plisken…CMS
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The Mavs have recreated The Bubble Lakers
Only issue is Kyrie isn’t Bron and id be concerned about Klay’s consistency at this stage of his career
If this team had a Malik Monk coming off the bench they could win it all
Only issue is Kyrie isn’t Bron and id be concerned about Klay’s consistency at this stage of his career
If this team had a Malik Monk coming off the bench they could win it all
AJtheOne
Nets/Giants/Yankees
Dallas is gonna be a tough out but I don’t think you can win a chip with 2 Robins. 
