“Porziņģis is changed to …” Evaluation of Latvian exchange transactions discussed on the web – Basketball – Apollo.lv – Sports

Even if this 2027 choice could bring a player with star potential, we can’t be sure that Dončič will no longer wear a blue and white shirt and no one in the Mavericks wants it.

As for Porziņģi himself, it wouldn’t be bad to play with stars like Paul George and Kavai Lenard, despite the fact that these two players are not familiar with the huge desire to share the ball. However, Kristaps would probably benefit from being the third star of the team right now.

Transaction rating from Mavericks perspective: 1/5

Transaction evaluation from Porziņģis perspective: 3.5 / 5

If I were the Mavericks’ general manager Niko Harrison, this would be a deal he would be willing to spit in his hand and say – “jump”.

Hill is a certain value – a great long-range performer who has sold threes with an enviable 40.6% accuracy during his career. This type of player will always be useful next to Dončič. Hill also has the ability to create his own litter. On the other hand, Begley, who was taken one choice before Dončič in the 2018 draft, has not lived up to his expectations so far, however, it has been repeatedly said that he does not want to play for the “Kings” team. Maybe a change of club would open up his true potential …

If we talk about Porziņģi himself – Wherever, just not “Kings”. Yes, Porziņģis will probably (emphasis on possibly) be on the ball more often, but that is not guaranteed either, because last season’s defensive year was spent by defender Tairis Halibertons and we cannot forget about the club’s biggest star De’Aron Fox. But even if the chances of an attack were really higher, the Kings last played in the play-off in May 2006. Such a “drought” cannot simply be a coincidence. Clearly, the Kings is one, if not the most incompetent organization in the entire NBA.

Why Porziņģis and his fans in Latvia live such negativity?

Transaction rating from Mavericks perspective: 4/5

Transaction evaluation from Porziņģis perspective: 1/5

Here, the “stopcock” should definitely be torn down by the “Mavericks”. Yes, Vaizmens is a promising center player, but he will also return next season after breaking the cross ties, so we cannot be sure of his productivity and ability to avoid injuries. For Vigins, on the other hand, for about four years now, one can try to look for arguments that “next season will be his big season”. But realistically, it is clear that he is unlikely to be better.