08-24-2026, 07:42 AM
Mathurin is an intriguing prospect. Probably polarizing.
I just don't think he is an option for the Mavs now. Especially with all their bodies now. I am not sure if I like him even if they did a 2-1 trade.
I have no intel but I believe the Klay give back on salary is part negotiation for the Mavs to release him now and part to give the Mavs future flexibility. Right now, teams are generally "ok" with their offseason and their teams. Most fanbases this time of year are pretty happy with their teams. With teams less likely to tank this year, you will not have 10-15 easy wins where you just need to show up. As the year gets started, reality will set in for a lot of teams. The added flexibility for the Mavs allows them to be more able to take on something when teams find out they don't like their teams. Maybe nothing comes to it, but I just get the feeling the Klay move and salary give back is not a pre-cursor to another move.
I just don't think he is an option for the Mavs now. Especially with all their bodies now. I am not sure if I like him even if they did a 2-1 trade.
I have no intel but I believe the Klay give back on salary is part negotiation for the Mavs to release him now and part to give the Mavs future flexibility. Right now, teams are generally "ok" with their offseason and their teams. Most fanbases this time of year are pretty happy with their teams. With teams less likely to tank this year, you will not have 10-15 easy wins where you just need to show up. As the year gets started, reality will set in for a lot of teams. The added flexibility for the Mavs allows them to be more able to take on something when teams find out they don't like their teams. Maybe nothing comes to it, but I just get the feeling the Klay move and salary give back is not a pre-cursor to another move.
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