06-11-2021, 03:59 PM
If Washington isn't willing to give up a 1st for KP, I think it's likely that he returns next year. I struggle to see the Mavs trading him within the division or even within the conference to a team that they're going to be battling for playoff seeding.
For a realistic offseason, I would pursue THJ, Holmes, and Burks (rMLE) signings. There will be more competition for Holmes than the rest, but hopefully they can keep it under $20M per year. I'd try to limit THJ to around $16M unless he's willing to accept a team option or partial guarantee in the 4th season. It might be interesting to try to structure one or both of THJ/Holmes as declining contracts to maximize cap space in 2023 (if KP is eventually moved) or 2024. Dumping Burke + cash/2nd rounder to OKC could free up a little more room to make that possible.
Luka / Brunson
Burks / THJ
DFS
KP / Kleber
Holmes / WCS
Far from a perfect lineup, but I think this team could have actually beaten the Clippers. I'd still look to add a vet point guard like Rubio to keep the offense from stalling out when Luka sits. Maybe a Powell+Brunson for Rubio+pick type of move?
For a realistic offseason, I would pursue THJ, Holmes, and Burks (rMLE) signings. There will be more competition for Holmes than the rest, but hopefully they can keep it under $20M per year. I'd try to limit THJ to around $16M unless he's willing to accept a team option or partial guarantee in the 4th season. It might be interesting to try to structure one or both of THJ/Holmes as declining contracts to maximize cap space in 2023 (if KP is eventually moved) or 2024. Dumping Burke + cash/2nd rounder to OKC could free up a little more room to make that possible.
Luka / Brunson
Burks / THJ
DFS
KP / Kleber
Holmes / WCS
Far from a perfect lineup, but I think this team could have actually beaten the Clippers. I'd still look to add a vet point guard like Rubio to keep the offense from stalling out when Luka sits. Maybe a Powell+Brunson for Rubio+pick type of move?