01-08-2026, 09:24 AM
(01-08-2026, 09:15 AM)omahen Wrote: I think Atlanta would very much prefer him to (for example) Powel, but he also doesn't move the needle regarding the NO pick, imho. He can be considered as a decent back-up on vet min. He will likely require a raise in the summer.
Yeah, I think the NO pick is off the table. That is the crown jewel for their new GM. They got praise after praise for that move (and deservedly). Queen is good though. To give up that potential top pick for AD does not make sense. Future draft picks always have the "what if" until they are picked. In a draft that is considered one of the recent bests, you don't give that up. After the year if that pick lands at #7 than it is a different conversation.
The raise for B will is what I am thinking about. What is his next contract? If it is minimum or something close that is something else. If it is 5 million or more, that may impact what the Mavs think. He may be the third or 4th point guard option next year.