2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

[michaeltex]

Maybe the salary cap being reduced will be the most advantageous thing for the Mavs in the long run solely because we have an MVP type player on a rookie deal.

All hail Luka+Kristaps.

It may require an offseason of standing pat (or worse) to take advantage of that. We would probably need to offload Wright for an expiring. Then we would have to avoid signing anyone, except this year's draft pick, to more than a 1 year deal. We also allow THJ to become a FA and potentially walk. That would likely get us a max slot and the chance to land a star.

The risk with going the S&T route is that the other team won't play ball, but that seems to happen less and less these days. Jimmy Butler to Miami is a good example. If Giannis tells Milwaukee he's not coming back, I doubt they will try to hold him hostage.

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There is nothing to say that GA will not take a max with MKE and see how the first season goes. If it looks bad, or if it causes too much financial pain for the team, he can force a trade if they aren't wanting relief. Just look at what happened to Blake Griffin with the LACs.
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