06-26-2025, 11:55 AM
(06-26-2025, 10:36 AM)Smitty Wrote: Haha, that'd be great, wouldn't it.That is what I am thinking. Surely they must have calculated or re-calculate the contract of Kyrie based on hypothetically
Working through this roster construction, the Mavs currently have 14, leaving one open spot, that's already been earmarked for a Guard with the TPMLE.
Moving a player like Omax ($3,007,080) for a SRP that can be a Two-Way contract, frees up another roster spot to add a minimum and still have ~$2M cushion under A2.
If you believe the reports that Kai Jones is coming back, and he's not eligible for a Two-Way contract, then they'll have to make a move like this, or at least a player trade for a future pick, or a 2 for 1 trade that free's up enough space to add a minimum.
I think Brandon Williams is non-guaranteed, and eligible for another Two-Way, but I have a hard time seeing that being the move with their lack of guard depth already...
Trading Martin + Hardy + Powell for Sexton
Omax "for" Minimum Kai Jones
Keeping the Taxpayer MLE.
Russell/Kyrie/Williams
Sexton/Christie/Thompson
Flagg/Marshall/Minimum
AD/Washington/Minimum
Lively/Gafford/Jones
That´s actually a pretty complete team that you can run back for 3-4 years.
Furthermore if you intend to contend with Kyrie, AD and Klay, you´ll need top replacements that can carry the load during the regular season, while still securing a top spot in the West.
In a perfect world you load management the old guys to be fresh and healthy come play-off time.
It´s the only feasible strategy to compete with an OKC.