NBA Free Agency Reaction: Klay Thompson to Mavericks, Paul George to 76ers | Hoops Tonight

Great analysis, thanks! On top of everything mentioned for Dallas, you forgot about Quentin Grimes.

I get that Klay took the most shots coming off a screen last year and the Mavs being league bottom in that category. But, what's the point of setting an off-ball screen for Klay? It's to get him an open shot. Guess what you are gonna get when you are playing alongside Luka and Kyrie... OPEN SHOTS! I can see how that stat can be misleading people to believe that Klay and the Mavs won't match well but they are missing the point. As long as the shot opportunity is optimal (and they will be because of Luka and Kyrie), Klay will be more effective than he was in the past 2 years on the Warriors.

Klay only made 29% of threes in the 4th. When it mattered he cant make them any more

Two questions:

If a team runs a 5 out offense with multiple players constantly moving each possession, does that tire players out more than a 4 out offense?

How successful would a team like milwaukee be running 5 out with Brook Lopez on the floor?

They don't run more action because the shot clock is half gone when Luka is done dribbling the air out the ball

So you are telling me that Coaches scheme theyre offense to the strengths of its players?? Im shook. 5 out was not possible with previous rosters

Mavs loss in the Finals - Oversimplification; Dude's just did not hit wide OPEN 3's and it was game over for us!! Klay is going to get the Luka bump....and the Luka bump is REAL!!

Klay is washed… I don’t get all that $ he can’t move anymore, he can’t defend , he cant shoot… he is old and injured..:other than that he is great

Oh lord Klay gone n the warrior's just got younger n quicker kuminga slides right in n Davis a clog at center wiggs still there oh yea curry can hit a 3 from the parking lot n wiggs solid defender n can shoot n still a top defender dray really common that's a top 5 defense n is soto coming soon what two 7 foot bigs on dubs at one time what am I missing here n then the young guy's moody n ski really both solid n rebound looney waiting u add one more shooter n one more length guy n that's an easy top 5 defense what am I missing here n warrior's offered Klay 24 million a year n paid him to heal for two year's what Klay gets back at warrior's with number 5 ring that's a huge maybe what if warrior's get number 5 without Klay n number 6 ring with a top 5 defense lookout warrior's could be settling up n b a again with a continuous dynasty in just confirming that warrior's are not done but switching to catch me n stay out of the key watch out n b a u may not have seen the end of GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS still scary or getting scarier this is not hard to come into affect joe peter n steve something is at ur finger tip's be wise n meditate on this Klay had a huge chance to stay he turned it down now by leaving klay set's up kuminga to slide right into an all star ranking what team is better off n moody n ski can be very interesting number 5 may not come to mavs but like yr 2022 warrior's are just workouts to sneaking back in finals n if soto is ready with if one needed it davis post n soto one would have to air mail a last 2 second game winning shot watch out n b a beware n b a dynasty not over namaste

Dubs missed playoffs because unfortunately Klay went 0 for ten that's why n adding melton one more shooter look out namaste

Kuminga is now on an all star ranking which will inspire moses n ski to shine n I can't get over warrior's drafting post n is soto coming soon with davis to look down the key this could be the key to steal number 5 ring klay put ur boat on a trailer n don't watch finals if ur not in it could be depressing watch our west u could be shocked klay u missed a more solid chance not staying with GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS but no state tax will that be worth it let's see namaste

I'm literally shocked at warrior's chances without klay not there could be the edge warrior's needed to roll on dubs have a 7 footer ( did i dream that) n dubs have another 7 footer coming n dubs already havea steph dad played in n b a at high level Jesus I don't want to wake up from this GOLDEN dream can easily come into being there's two warrior player's who at a high level their dad's had them grow up on the playing n b a court's that's scary all by it self n there going to add a 7.2 philipino center that's another 110 million fans joe just made another billion in hat's alone then there's jerseys oh my god this dynasty continue's big time lord Jesus namaste

Holy chit really can n b a quick start season now I'm jumping out of my skin to watch this what might take month n half to get used to each other in practice gym this should be illegal if this came together on it's own somebody love's the warrior's tks bro namaste

The Zach Lavine contract is so bad that I heard the Bulls are even ready to attach a first round pick to him just to get off it. I can understand why Lacob would not want to get on that contract; he is somewhat injury prone and once they get him, they are a tax team and would be stuck with the hot potato until 2027. That or they would also become desperate enough to attach 1st round picks to get off his contract. I think he may simply be playing hardball with Mike Dunleavy, saying "there are no roster moves that can make us a championship contender, so why should I shell out more money to the rest of the league?".

Plus, for all we know, Steph and Draymond might have been against getting Lavine. ESPN reported that a PG trade was fine by them, so maybe the lack of reporting implies that they would not have liked a trade for Zach Lavine.

Mailbag:
Hey Jayson,
As a depressed warriors fan who also loves Dame and Giannis and wants to see them win if Steph can't, I have a Warriors Bucks trade that I think would be perfect for both teams. What if the Warriors offered Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney, and Moses Moody for Brook Lopez, Malik Beasley, and Marjon Beauchamp? Of course I'd love if they could manage to get Middleton and Brook in the deal (the salaries work) but I'm trying to be realistic. It might not sound like offering very much in a vacuum, but I think Wiggs would be a perfect fit in Milwaukee. He brings the kind of real two way wing athleticism and quickness you've been talking about that Milwaukee desperately needs, and I think Milwaukee could view loosing some rim protection (Brook's shooting felt redundant alongside Dame, Giannis and Middleton) as worth it for the improvement in perimeter defense to handle all the shifty star scoring guards out West. Plus Wiggs has always done his best work as a scorer when he's the 3rd or 4th option. He could easily be the 5th here. Moody just adds another super solid young 2 way wing to bring energy off the bench that could help incentivize Milwaukee. With this trade the Bucks could throw out a small ball lineup of Dame, Middleton, Wiggs, Portis, and Giannis at the 5, with a bigger option of Looney as an excellent rebounder and screener for Dame off the bench. Meanwhile for Golden State, they get a dominant backline of Draymond as the low man and Brook as the rim protector who can shoot as well. With Klay gone they're going to want to add off ball shooting and Beasley was great last year so he'd be a nice pickup. This trade also allows the Warriors to hold onto Kuminga as a more valuable and attractive trade piece (hopefully) around the league than Wiggins that can be used to go get the 2nd shot creator/star they need. Love to hear your thoughts on this deal, and keep up the great work I've learned a ton from watching your show

Mailbag: what source do you get your advanced analytics metrics from? just curious, I am always looking for the best site and easiest to access.

Mavs turning DJJ, THJ and Green into Klay and Naji (I expect both to shoot above 40% in open threes AND Mavs are saving money in the process). That’s a huge win in by book.

We aren't the Warriors or Celtics I like the way we play and Klay will get plenty of shooting opportunities without completely changing our offense.

One of my pet peeves is amateur analysts using hindsight to sound clever 😂

I like your analysis but I think you seriously overrated the impact of the Celtics’ defensive scheme…not sure if you watched the Mavs in their first 3 series but they saw every defensive coverage and pulled them apart, including everything the Cs threw at then…the difference was that Dallas’ role players didn’t hit their open shots in the Finals so Boston didn’t get punished for their gambles…how do I know this is true? Did you watch game 4? They finally hit some shots and they blew the doors off the very same defence you’re talking about

So while I don’t disagree with a lot of what you said about the options on offence that Dallas’ new personnel provides, don’t underestimate the impact that having shooters who are ready and able to perform on the biggest stage will have on Kidd’s offence

Otherwise, great content 👍

If DLive improves his post-up game, or starts to shoot 3s, this Dallas team would be a completely different beast. They used him as traditional center in the playoffs, but he is a former guard and can be much more.

Jason hates the mavericks so much man its has become exhausting at this point. It was the same last season and it will be the same this season.

This the episode that let me know u have no idea about basketball..u just know percentages, and what u think makes sense numbers wise.. ima still listen tho cuz ur stats are good.

Luka will lead the NBA in assists next season with Klay

Your basketball IQ is top tier

As a C's fan, am I wrong to already be looking forward to 1) 80s-redux battle royales with the Knicks and Sixers and 2) facing the new "us," OKC, in the Finals? Frankly, kinda disappointed Denver keeps siphoning off talent.

And, Jason, you didn't mention the 2nd apron repeater penalties--HUGE.

While describing the Clippers, therein lies one of the underrated advantages the Celtics have over the Knicks, Sixers and Heat, and this former Clippers squad: almost certain health. Yes, that half season for the Clipper Ship was impressive. And their potential, always, was "IF they can stay healthy." The Kawhi-PG Clips, from the day they were assembled, were an "if" team. Same with the KD-Kyrie Nets. Same for the Sixers with Embiid. The Heat with Jimmy (although they can have him healthy and it won't matter. Don't tell Heat fans--they're too busy talking smack about all those rings Jimmy won). The Knicks are too early to tell--but let them have another playoffs beset by injury, and...they be on their way to being another "if" team. Sure, health is a roll of the dice for EVERYONE, the C's included. But there is also track record and probability. Anyone want to wager the HEALTH of their team vs. the C's? Not many, I'll guess. Meanwhile, except for Porzingis (who, frankly, is barely more injury-prone than the overratedly-tough, dearly-departed Marcus Smart), the C's top 8 are basically an automatic (allowing Al his days off on back-to-backs). It's boring, but it matters. A lot.

Ahhh this reminds me how much I enjoy hearing Jason talk ball when he’s not talking about LeBron.

I hope the Mavs don’t start playing that 5 out garbage that you’re glazing. That utter garbage that the Celtics play is terrible to watch, truly boring ass basketball.

This entire free agency in general has been bad and not made any sense. Once I saw quickley get that deal I said oh yea this off season fina be some bs.

WTF WHAT THIS GOTTA DO WITH KLAY
U GET ON HERE TO BASH THE MAVS.....
THE MAVS ARE FINE EXCEPT VS BOSTON....GEEZE

THE WAY U SPEAK ON THE MAVS SOUNDS MORE LIKE THE MAVS MISSED THE ENTIRE PLAYOFFS OR NOT THE WCF CHAMPS

You’re right, I won’t overthink it. They WONT BE HEALTHY. Boston in 5

The national media (ESPN) seems to think Klay is replacing DJJ. They seem completely oblivious to the Naji Marshall signing as the pivot from DJJ.

Please quit bringing up Zach Lavine. Jason I’ve learned a lot from you so here is a small amount of advice. No trade is better than a bad trade. Zach wouldn’t have been a real solution and we would have been in a worse position future wise.

I have to believe Kidd and Luka will take full advantage of what Klay can bring. He will get more open threes than Jason is suggesting. If PJ can be more consistent, he might not necessarily be left alone next year.

Klay top 5 3pt shooter of all time, yoi hated going to a team with LD who can give him wide open shots. How do i take you serious?

Luka going to power forward. Klay kyrie backcourt.

I think Philly is gonna regret the last two years of that George signing…

Dallas on paper will be a good team but they will still be a bad perimeter defensive team. In fact they lost their best point of attack defender

76ers, mavs, knicks dont scare us. But i love chris paul helping wemby develop he going be scary not this year but the season this one if they structure their roster around him

U forgot about grimes!

kinda think people sleeping on LAC roster. all it takes is one good kawhi season. That roster is versatile, young, athletic, defense oriented. James Harden was a better player than PG last season, Idk if championship level, but this KL2 If he’s healthy at the right time, buckle up.

From a bucks fan mavs did great by signing him

Luka is gonna average 12-13 assists next season and at least Embiid will have some company in the hospital now

DOES EVERYONE SAYING KLAY IS WASHED REALIZE HE WAS AN NBA CHAMPION TWO SUMMERS AGO AFTER COMING BACK FROM TWO GNARLY INJURIES?! Give the man a break, he made the second most total catch and shoot 3s in the league this season. Sucks that he’s getting scapegoated and crucified for a train wreck Warriors season in which Draymond was suspended for 17+ games all while Klay was expected to be their second best scorer every night because the front office wanted to hold on to draft capital and completely fumble/mismanage contracts. Glad he’s coming to a city that will love and appreciate his veteran talent and generational shooting skills - go Mavs!!!

Mavs had an average score of 93.5 in the 4 games they lost. Their season average was 117.85

The mavericks offense doesn’t work against elite offenses but it destroyed one of the best defenses of all time. Also Dallas was a bad matchup for the Timberwolves but the Celtics weren’t a bad matchup for Dallas offensively the mavs actually just are bad their offense doesn’t work