Trade & FA 2023-24: Lavine Market Barely There| NOP Want Trae or Murray

[SleepingHero]

I think it's reasonable to assume DJJ might be gunning for that 4/55 deal this summer at the least. He hasn't ever had a contract of that dollar amount with that many years. I think we're going to be surprised at how many teams are going to want to go after DJJ.

There is the scenario if he takes the TxMLE 1+1 deal and then proceeds to sign a 4/61 deal the next year, he makes more money. But I can't see him risking it at all.

I think after the finals the Mavs will be searching for any deal that sends THJ away for little to no money and their 2nds to do it. DET seems like a very reasonable trade partner with their TPE and historical desire for THJ and need for vets for the young guns.

I actually think the Pistons would pay the Mavs (yes you read that right) to get THJ on the team in his final year. They aren't going to pay much but they have 9 2nd round picks in the next 5 years.

THJ+#58 in this years draft to DET.

2027 2nd that is the least favorable of DAL/BRK+ to DAL

After this trade and after DJJ's 13 mil MLE deal, Mavs will be at 173 with 2 roster spots to fill. I assume 1 will be going to Marcus Morris at the vet min. The other can either be a draft pick that they make a move for, or a reclamation project as a merry minimum.

Getting off of THJ's deal and getting a future 2nd, retaining DJJ, and maybe getting another value find is a great summer.