07-18-2021, 05:54 AM
JRich had a tough season. Came with great expectations for fan favorite Curry and didn't deliver. He has an 11 mil player option and two weeks left to decide. So his future with Mavs depends on what he wants (take the option or not) and what Mavs will do - trade him or not.
JRich is at the start of his prime so there is plenty years left for another solid contract. I think it is very likely Mavs don't see him as part of next season rotation. So if he stays with Mavs he can collect his paycheck but his market value might even further reduce. So JRich can opt out and choose his next team, even if on a one year prove it deal, to raise his value and sign another long term deal.
If JRich decides to stay with Mavs, there is of course an option to trade him. But repeating Wright story with paying assets just to get rid of him might not be the smartest way to go.
I think JRich will not take his option and go somewhere where he will have big minutes to ramp up his market value.
JRich is at the start of his prime so there is plenty years left for another solid contract. I think it is very likely Mavs don't see him as part of next season rotation. So if he stays with Mavs he can collect his paycheck but his market value might even further reduce. So JRich can opt out and choose his next team, even if on a one year prove it deal, to raise his value and sign another long term deal.
If JRich decides to stay with Mavs, there is of course an option to trade him. But repeating Wright story with paying assets just to get rid of him might not be the smartest way to go.
I think JRich will not take his option and go somewhere where he will have big minutes to ramp up his market value.