Bucks game got folks' attention

[DanSchwartzgan]

If you're Powell and this is likely your last long term contract, do you think it's more likely he'd accept 2 years at 20 mil or 3 years at 24 mil? I see no benefit at the shorter contract other than him not wanting to take a step back on the money-per-year. 

But hey, at the end of writing this wall of text I'm reminded that the Mavs always bid against themselves. Which means you're probably right and Powell is about to be handed a 4 year 40 mil contract next year at age 32.

Actually, you'd take 3/30 and give the team a TO for the third year in exchange for a partial guarantee (like they gave Reggie).  That way if you are cut after two years your average salary is effectively bumped up as you spread the partial guarantee over the two years you played.

If we are putting words in my mouth, let's get them right.  I didn't say anything about four years.  In fact, I specifically said years is more likely the give up for Powell vs. dollars.  It wouldn't surprise me if Powell got three but with the third either non-guaranteed or partially guaranteed.