(06-14-2021, 04:24 PM)SkenfromLMF Wrote: Total for Charlotte: Bridges, rights to '21 FRP, '23 FRP; for KP, right to pick swap '22, and 2 of Terry/Bey/Hinton.

(06-14-2021, 05:31 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I don't think Mavs would do KP/Hayward straight up especially if Pacers want Hayward for Turner + Lamb. If Mavs do the latter they could still do the max Collins offer, Dragic for MLE and we are off to the races.

Luka/Dragic
THJ/Brunson
DFS/Lamb
Collins/Powell
Turner/Powell/WCS

In this scenario I think Collins/Turner fit well together and there are other combinations that work bc Collins and Turner both can shoot outside. The only combo that you wouldn't see if Powell and WCS on the floor at the same time.

(06-14-2021, 06:23 PM)mvossman Wrote: They would be a great fit.  The fact that we might have two different teams (Wizards) play the third team in a KP for Turner/Lamb deal makes me think this is something that might actually happen.  That would open a lot of doors from a roster construction standpoint.  It also provides roughly an extra 3 mil in cap space if we are going that route.  It's a shame Maxi would likely be outgoing for Collins.  He is a better fit with Collins than Powell is.

(06-14-2021, 09:52 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: It doesn't seem like the FO is as focused on. trading. KP as we are. They are also so deep in damage control at the moment they probably aren't thinking about any trades at all.

(06-14-2021, 09:55 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Shoot....from what we now know, how can they try and trade KP when other teams don't even know WHO to talk to and WHO makes the decisions??

(06-15-2021, 02:23 AM)RedFlag41 Wrote: What do you think about just getting Kyle Lowry for Porzingis in a sign and Trade?

(06-15-2021, 02:23 AM)RedFlag41 Wrote: What do you think about just getting Kyle Lowry for Porzingis in a sign and Trade?

(06-15-2021, 06:41 AM)Hypermav Wrote: https://theathletic.com/2650740/2021/06/15/chris-paul-kawhi-leonard-and-more-john-hollinger-projects-2021-offseason-option-decisions/

If Richardson opts in, however, Dallas likely will have less than MLE money left over after re-signing Hardaway, which makes the entire cap room exercise pointless. In that event, it seems more likely the Mavs pick up Cauley-Stein’s option, too; at the very least, his expiring deal could be piled into a trade. 

(06-15-2021, 06:41 AM)Hypermav Wrote: https://theathletic.com/2650740/2021/06/15/chris-paul-kawhi-leonard-and-more-john-hollinger-projects-2021-offseason-option-decisions/

Player Options

Josh Richardson, SG, Dallas, $11,615,328; BORD$ value: $8,022,970

I’m old enough to remember when Dallas thought it would have max cap space this summer partly because Josh Richardson would surely opt out of the final year of his deal. Oopsie. Acquired as a defensive stopper to bring some balance to Dallas’ offense-heavy attack, Richardson became increasingly marginal to its operation as the year went on and played just 21 total minutes in the Mavs’ final three playoff games.
On the one hand, that might make Richardson more likely to opt out, but the problem is, even as a 27-year-old in his theoretical prime, his recent resume will make it difficult for him to improve on this current salary. A better pathway would be to seek a trade and hope the change of scenery lets him boost his value heading into next summer. 

Verdict: Opting in

Team Options

Goran Dragic, PG, Miami, $18,400,000; BORD$ value: $5,424,047

Between the age adjustment for turning 35 and a not-great 2020-21 season, BORD$ sees diminishing returns on Goran Dragic’s contract. It seems highly unlikely Miami would pick up the option given the Heat’s cap room scenarios if they let him walk, with the only wild card being if his salary was needed as a matching contact to make a trade work. That likely means Dragic moves on to another team, but the Heat also could theoretically decline the option, use cap space and then re-sign Dragic with their room exception. 

Verdict: Declined

Willie Cauley-Stein, C, Dallas $4,100,000; BORD$ value: $6,134,621

BORD$ continues to be more bullish on Willie Cauley-Stein than the general sentiment around the league, but regardless of valuation, Cauley-Stein’s situation could hinge on other factors. In particular, Richardson’s decision above likely impacts his significantly. If Richardson opts out, the Mavs can decline Cauley-Stein’s option and have $35 million in cap room, which is potentially enough to retain Tim Hardaway Jr. and still add another starter-caliber player.
If Richardson opts in, however, Dallas likely will have less than MLE money left over after re-signing Hardaway, which makes the entire cap room exercise pointless. In that event, it seems more likely the Mavs pick up Cauley-Stein’s option, too; at the very least, his expiring deal could be piled into a trade. 

Verdict: Picked up

(06-15-2021, 08:12 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Orlando probably has no use for Terrence Ross anymore. I think they would consider Richardson for T-Ross straight up. One year less on Richardson, slightly smaller salary and can probably agree to a buyout eventually to save even more money. The Mavs get a player for a cost-controlling 25/2, rather than 72/4 for THJ.

(06-15-2021, 08:12 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Why do so many people think the Mavs have to retain THJ? I don´t get it.

The last five play-offs games THJ shot:

25-74 = 33.7%
12-40 = 30%
8-8 = 100%

14 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 0.8 APG on bad shooting and suspect defense. One reason we struggle so much without Luka is that THJ cannot handle the ball at all. 

If you exclude THJ´s two first games in this series, that´s also not that far off what his career play-off stats look like. You can easily replace that production.

Orlando probably has no use for Terrence Ross anymore. I think they would consider Richardson for T-Ross straight up. One year less on Richardson, slightly smaller salary and can probably agree to a buyout eventually to save even more money. The Mavs get a player for a cost-controlling 25/2, rather than 72/4 for THJ.

(06-15-2021, 01:19 AM)Jym Wrote: I'm just so interested in seeing what the plan is now. Well hopefully there is a plan. Just a lot of waiting and hoping from the MBT lately.  

Operating under the cap, I feel like moving KP with as little salary coming back is required to improve the roster in a meaningful way. Over the cap with a Cuban willing to spend luxury tax I would have been more fine continuing the KP gamble. 
But we're not in that situation. 
I'm still just trying to wrap my head around this past trade deadline and the lack of added future salary. Such a weird situation. After re-signing THJ, we really don't gain that much spending power by going under the cap compared to just using the exceptions. 
Basically just replacing Richardson with a MLE level guy unless we find another way to shuffle salaries