Trade & FA 2024-25:

[Tyler]

I get the Lakers draw. But I don't really believe the dad angle. My dad worked for Sears, but that doesn't mean I felt any obligation to also work there.

[Scott41theMavs]

@MavsFilmRoom
Mavericks are closer to a title than the Lakers, but the Lakers are the Lakers

-Klay’s dad played for the Lakers
-He wouldn’t have to leave California

I love the Mavericks, but most NBA players just view the Lakers as a different level of brand

If the Lakers offer the same money as the Mavericks, it seems tough to think the Mavs have the edge over the Lakers for Klay’s services

What does DLo make again? Is that the Lakers' offer, to make it an SnT? 

I ask because MFR's speculation about "same money" is nonsensical if they're talking about a Lakers' NTMLE, when the Mavs have no intention (as everyone but RTG has noted) of using the NTMLE on Klay, but rather an SnT. 

In any event, yay, the Mavs are in a contract bidding war for a guy whom I really don't want them to overpay.

[Scott41theMavs]

I get the Lakers draw. But I don't really believe the dad angle. My dad worked for Sears, but that doesn't mean I felt any obligation to also work there.

Yeah, I don't think pro sports works the same way...

[SleepingHero]

@MavsFilmRoom
Mavericks are closer to a title than the Lakers, but the Lakers are the Lakers

-Klay’s dad played for the Lakers
-He wouldn’t have to leave California

I love the Mavericks, but most NBA players just view the Lakers as a different level of brand

If the Lakers offer the same money as the Mavericks, it seems tough to think the Mavs have the edge over the Lakers for Klay’s services

Just to clarify things in this tweet, the Lakers can only get to the MLE if Lebron decides to do a 16 mil discount this year. He could do a 1+1 deal, and just sign for more money next year. But at his age that's risky as hell. If he doesn't do that risk, he could do that 3 year deal that's been floated over and over but it will result in about 49 mil paycut to give the Lakers the MLE this year.

Secondly, taxes in California are insane. Klay's take home will be probably less than 5 mil. In Texas it'd be closer to 8.5 mil. 

But I don't disagree that the allure of the Lakers is still a thing. Even if they aren't close to competing for a ring.

[Scott41theMavs]

Just to clarify things in this tweet, the Lakers can only get to the MLE if Lebron decides to do a 16 mil discount this year. He could do a 1+1 deal, and just sign for more money next year. But at his age that's risky as hell. If he doesn't do that risk, he could do that 3 year deal that's been floated over and over but it will result in about 49 mil paycut to give the Lakers the MLE this year.

Secondly, taxes in California are insane. Klay's take home will be probably less than 5 mil. In Texas it'd be closer to 8.5 mil. 

But I don't disagree that the allure of the Lakers is still a thing. Even if they aren't close to competing for a ring.

Cf. Dumbwiddie.

[SleepingHero]

What does DLo make again? Is that the Lakers' offer, to make it an SnT? 

I ask because MFR's speculation about "same money" is nonsensical if they're talking about a Lakers' NTMLE, when the Mavs have no intention (as everyone but RTG has noted) of using the NTMLE on Klay, but rather an SnT. 

In any event, yay, the Mavs are in a contract bidding war for a guy whom I really don't want them to overpay.

Russell is making 18.7 mil this year on a 1 year expiring.

If you're the Warriors, would you rather have D'Lo on a 1 year expiring deal or Josh Green locked up for 3? 

If you're Klay would you rather go to the Lakers or the Mavericks? 

Truthfully I'm fine either way. I was excited that the Mavs could've potentially added him on the cheap. I have no interest in getting into a bidding war with the Lakers of all franchise cause they are not a serious team at all.

[DallasMaverick]

Who cares about Klay Thompson.  Move on.  Can’t waste time on old injured guy.  Want go lakers. Sure go ahead - get other players. Plenty out there.  I rather split out mle and get 2 players with it. .

Maybe the Lakers could also sign Karl Malone and Steve Nash.

[SleepingHero]

I ain't bummed at all. I want Klay bad. I've defended the idea ardently. But for the first time since 2011 the Mavericks are in a position of strength and aren't in a desperate need for Klay

If Lebron wants to take a paycut so the Lakers 1 big move will be Klay Thompson. Ok. Go right ahead. They'll still be a play in team.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

This is gonna be a long 23 hours

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

I ain't bummed at all. I want Klay bad. I've defended the idea ardently. But for the first time since 2011 the Mavericks are in a position of strength and aren't in a desperate need for Klay

If Lebron wants to take a paycut so the Lakers 1 big move will be Klay Thompson. Ok. Go right ahead. They'll still be a play in team.

damn bro you already went into the Acceptance phase

[BigDirk41]

damn bro you already went into the Acceptance phase

Haha

[SleepingHero]

damn bro you already went into the Acceptance phase

Cause that's all Klay was. A cherry on top. 

The main goals for this summer was to:

1) Move off of Timmy's deal to open up the MLE
2) Try and keep the asset chest relatively filled
3) keep DJJ at a reasonable deal 

So far they've moved off of THJ's contract in a masterful trade WHILE getting a great prospect in Grimes. And it looks like DJJ will be back here for the MLE. 

Summer complete.

[SleepingHero]

This is gonna be a long 23 hours

[LukaMVP]

big markets prefer big names and it's also true the other way. if we're gonna do sign and trade for someone i'd rather it be Thybulle. dude may be limited and one dimensional in offense but his defensive talent is historic.

[Scott41theMavs]

Cause that's all Klay was. A cherry on top. 

The main goals for this summer was to:

1) Move off of Timmy's deal to open up the MLE
2) Try and keep the asset chest relatively filled
3) keep DJJ at a reasonable deal 

So far they've moved off of THJ's contract in a masterful trade WHILE getting a great prospect in Grimes. And it looks like DJJ will be back here for the MLE. 

Summer complete.

If this were the old regime, I would scold you vociferously for counting your DJJ chickens. But Nico has earned enough benefit of the doubt to legitimize a bit of complacency.

[DallasMaverick]

C’mon, guys. Aren’t the Mavs the pretty girl at the dance now?

After going to the NBA finals? With two bona-fide team-oriented superstars, great owners, and great team chemistry?

We shouldn’t have to chase guys so hard now. Let the bees come to the flower.

CP3 on a vet min to chase a ring?

[SleepingHero]

(@WarriorsMoney_)
Klay next team odds removed from Bovada. Before taken down he was favored to go to Dallas, then Orlando, Warriors were third and Lakers fourth.

Imo he goes to Dallas in sign and trade but we will see. His best chance to win is Dallas out of those four teams.

[DanSchwartzgan]

Is there any combo of players short of Luka/Kyrie/Lively/PJ which could entice the Nuggets to SnT us KCP? Would it be worth it if such a move hard caps us and does not allow to re-sign DJJ? KCP seems like a superior version of Jones.

With the THJ trade still open, you can pair a salary going to Denver with the THJ outgoing.  So, Green to Denver (or anywhere really), THJ to Detroit and Grimes/KCP to Dallas.  Right now the presumption is Grimes goes into an old TPE (which hard-caps us at the first apron).  But, we don't have to do it that way.   If we aren't worried about keeping DJJ (because he's being steered by his new agent to LAL to take the money Lebron is 'sacrificing'), then we can offer KCP (or Thompson or Tobias or any S&T) about $21.5mm with Green outgoing in the same deal as THJ.  The $21mm limit is because of the hard cap because those guys are S&T's 

BTW, if the incoming isn't a S&T and you didn't put Grimes into an old TPE and you didn't use the NT MLE on anyone and you've not taken back more than you've sent out, you've not hard-capped yourself.  In that case the spending limit math is THJ/Green minus Grimes...about $24.5mm.  You also get to spend the $5.2mm since you haven't broken any of the first apron hard cap rules.   You are "spending all of the money" as Nico says.  It doesn't have to be Green.  You can get to Bogdan Bogdanovic money simply by sending Hardy and Powell to Atlanta.  Then, not only have you "spent all the money", but you've kept #7 (Green) and #8 (Maxi).  

All of this is predicated on the idea that LAL gets DJJ.  That changes a bunch of what we've presumed the last few days.

[KillerLeft]

C’mon, guys. Aren’t the Mavs the pretty girl at the dance now?

After going to the NBA finals? With two bona-fide team-oriented superstars, great owners, and great team chemistry?

We shouldn’t have to chase guys so hard now. Let the bees come to the flower.

CP3 on a vet min to chase a ring?

The Mavs have lost weight, had some collagen injected into their lips, and purchased an entire new wardrobe, yes.

The Lakers can roll out of bed, put on some sweatpants and a hoodie, and they are still Margot Robbie. Just the way it is.

[LukaMVP]

yeah just keep doing good in regular season and those bought out vets will beat our doors begging for minimum contracts tbh.