05-21-2021, 07:37 PM
(05-21-2021, 06:39 PM)ThisIStheYear Wrote: But, why Atlanta would let him go is beyond me. It would be awesome, but I don’t think it’s possible. I hope the Mavs prove me wrong.
So they are going to have a max deal with Trae kick in next year that will be 30 plus and if this is going to be near max then you have two max guys plus Capela at 17, Bog at 18, Dano at 20 and Hunter will also but up for a big deal in a couple years. Just Collins, Trae would be about 60 mil and those other 3 are another 60 mil so you are probably going to be in luxury tax with the rest of the roster.
I think it just goes back to roster construction. I don't believe ATL thinks that Collins puts them over the top so they will trade him if they can get back an asset or two. The asking price at the TDL was a pick and/or young player which doesn't seem too high. Mavs would probably send Maxi who would be a good fit there and is cheap or a pick from a third team if ATL just wants to get a draft pick.
Maybe it's all a smoke screen. Also the playoffs could be very telling. Is Collins going to be a major part of the rotation? How does he perform? One playoff series could be the difference btwn him coming or going.