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[SleepingHero]

Agreed. I think it all depends on how much he values winning as opposed to getting the bag for essentially the first time in his career.  Other contending teams will throw him a bigger number than Dallas might not be willing to pay. What to do with THJ will figure in the decision also.  I would not expect a home team discount, but an amicable deal that works for both sides if he decides to stay.

What contending teams have the money and role?

BOS, DEN, LAL, MEM, MIA, MIL, MIN, PHX all cannot offer MLE. 

DAL and NOP need to move pieces to get to MLE money.

The only 2 contending teams with space are OKC and PHI. OKC doesn't need DJJ at all. PHI could use him, but their sights are set on star players like PG, Butler, and even OG.


Other teams with cap space: DET, ORL, UTA, SAS, CHA, and HOU.

Of those I can see HOU wanting DJJ. But are they willing to give him more than MLE money? I doubt it. I also think DJJ realizes his fit next to Luka and Kyrie are the best for him long term. Who knows? I think the Mavs will have to move THJ to get to MLE money and there is no shot DJJ will accept the Tax-MLE. But I think the Mavs don't mind that at all.