2019-2020 Mavs Trade Discussion + Salary Chart

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Looking at this 2020 free agent class, it's very weak. I'm not even sure who the Mavs would want to go after. 

Now, there are some guys I do like (Jerami Grant) but would the Mavs like him enough to unseat Kleber/DFS in the rotation? Probably not. I feel like this will be a classic offseason of "We love our team"

So I think they will definitely be making some moves but unlikely to add future money absent a star.

Mavs have all kinds of assets to make a really big move. Will it happen? Not sure. For the sake of argument let's say that a big move doesn't materialize.

You still have:

• Wright who needs to go. I wouldn't even be shocked if the Mavs did some kind of trade-down to dump his money. I think he gets moved for something, not sure what
  
• Jackson who might be worth moving for something more useful. He is cheap enough that you could keep him around but he would probably like more playing time elsewhere and Mavs need vets. I could see a trade where Mavs get a vet on a 1 yr.
  
• Two picks that might add some salary cap money. Mavs have been paying their 2nd round guys pretty good money as of late. I think they'd rather move those picks that add young players who won't contribute for years unless they find guys immediately able to contribute (ala Brunson but these guys aren't necessarily growing on trees)
  
• THJ who you might at least consider moving for someone else. We will see if he continues to play well in this series. If he plays like he has the first two games I think you could make a strong case for keeping him. If he struggles you might think ab trading him for a better fitting player. THJ on a 1 year still has value. If he has a great series who could actually play himself into a new contract by opting out or leverage his way into a contract extension.
  
• You still have the MLE and smaller exception to add players even if only on 1 yr deals.
  
• Some open spots for MKG, WCS and likely Burke (who is playing his way potentially into a bigger deal than the Mavs might go for)
  

For these reasons I think Mavs will make some moves this summer even if they are smaller ones, which of course is not breaking news. Most teams at least make some smaller moves every season. This is a perfect situation for Donnie as he is excellent at finding talent on the cheap. Recent success stories including Maxi, DFS on their first deals (2nd deals are actually amazing as well), Boban, Curry in his first stint, Yogi, and now Burke who is playing great in the bubble. I could see the Mavs being one of the deepest teams in the league next year.