Trade & FA 2024-25:

[DallasMaverick]

They are projected to have a payroll of over $500 million for the 25-26 season. They already are $7.6 million over the second apron for 24-25. The second apron is set at $190 million for 24-25.  All this spending is why the franchise is up for sale.

Not sure the sale of the team is related to a big payroll.

I think they saw their championship banner and decided to pay whatever it took to “keep the gang together”.  The very thing the Mavs wouldn’t do in 2012.

Was it a wise choice?  Time will tell.