01-19-2026, 08:40 PM
(01-19-2026, 02:37 PM)Smitty Wrote: The Pistons have nearly $19M in tax space and a $14.1M TE, from the Schroder trade, that expires in July. Jaden Ivey has been underwhelming for them this year. He is a 23 year old combo guard that is a restricted free agent this summer. Would they be interested in the combination of Klay and Naji for Ivey and a FRP? Could you then make a move like Gafford for Mathurin or to ATL for Kennard + FRP, and duck the tax completely this season? I don't know that it's a requirement from Dumont, but as it stands, that repeater tax bill is massive next season.Everyone know klay, but his play recently should have a lot of contenders taking notice. Maybe not option #1, but his experience and shooting should make him attractive. Mavs may have some nice options and not just an expiring returning. Maybe a asset back too.
DAL: Ivey, '27 FRP (DET)
DET: Naji, Klay
DAL: Kennard, '26 FRP (CLE)
ATL: Gafford
This would move the Mavs ~$2M below the tax line and free up a roster spot for Nembhard. The Mavs could then waive Exum at the point of needing to convert Cisse, when his two-way eligibility runs out this season.
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