08-21-2025, 09:47 AM
(08-21-2025, 09:24 AM)mvossman Wrote: I guess there is a scenario where AD and Kyrie play well but the Mavs don't make the playoffs, Nico gets fired and they decide to rebuild around younger players. I think the most likely scenario is they go hard at the first window and by the time they give up, their stars will have little to negative value. After two seasons, AD will have a player option for 63 million in his age 34 season. Kyrie will have a player option making 42 million in a season he will be turning 36. Gafford will be on a 19 million expiring contract at age 30. My guess is they go current window for three years and then go the cap space route before Flagg's first big contract hits.
That is the vision. I think it is a sound plan, but they need to be able to switch plans if it isn't working out. I also think it is important not to throw assets trying to fix previous mistakes. I don't think many here think this team is a real contender now. Nico supposedely does. If this season goes like I expect, don't compound the Luka mistake by making another mistake. Tough to dig yourself out. Mavs were giving a lifeline. Don't mess it up.