Trade & FA 2025-26: Free Agency Starts 5pm CST/6pm EST

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There is a lot of justifiable love for PJ from Mavs fans, but I honestly don't think it makes sense to keep him unless AD is moved.
Unless Kidd can find a way to make PJ a permanent starter, I can't imagine why he would want to re-sign to be a backup, and it wouldn't make sense for us to pay him starter salary to come off the bench.
 
I had the same concern about Brunson and that concern came to fruition.

The PJ decision is really tricky and will take a skilled hand navigating things.  PJ is best as a PF.  Right now he is sort of a nice to have, but not a need.  That could change in a year or so.  In a year or so, you may be desperately seeking for a 6’8 wing with athleticism, defense and toughness.  Those type of guys are typically hard to find.

It is just really tough to find minutes for everyone.  I would try to extend him and figure the rest out later.  Give him the 89 million and give him security and then see how it plays out.