02-25-2026, 01:14 PM
(02-25-2026, 12:30 PM)michaeltex Wrote: If Middleton gets a buyout from DAL, does that preclude signing him for next season? I know there are some regulations around buyouts and boomerang players.
Yes, the Mavs could sign him in the summer after a buyout or waiver now.
However, if the Mavs and Middleton intend for him to sign here next season, a buyout makes no sense whatsoever. In current context, they have signing rights --- but a waiver/buyout ends those, and forces Mavs to use MLE or BAE in the summer on him. If he's their target, you figure that out NOW and keep from having to use up your MLE on him.


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