Trade & FA 2024-25:

[Smitty]

Perhaps. This Marshall deal leaves them right at or just below the tax line. I doubt that's a coincidence.

If no Klay, do you think they could be done?

THJ —-> Grimes
DJJ —-> Naji

[Deebo]

If no Klay, do you think they could be done?

THJ —-> Grimes
DJJ —-> Naji

Nico ain’t done.

[SleepingHero]

Brian (@pdx_mavs)
What’s the chances nobody at Klutch told DJJ the 15 day thing before enticing him to switch agencies? I’m not saying it for sure happened but it’s nonzero right

[F Gump]

Edit: My bad I factored in an extra vet min contract, on top of a typo. Mavs roster salary is actually ~170 right now. Right at the tax line.

Yep. It seems quite possible their plan is to try to stay under the tax line IF Klay says no, but will go on up to the Apron to get him, if he says yes.

My numbers show that the biggest practical number for a Klay offer now would be around 17.45M in 1st year salary (or less), and that the deal could be as simple as Green for Klay, after 1st doing the THJ deal.

Over 3 years, the total could be as high as 55M.

I like that the Mavs are still in the mode of working to get reasonably-sized deals, but disappointed they aren't able to keep DJJ. But DJJ messed that up by switching agents at such a stupid time that prevented the Mavs from dealing with him.

[RGP1981]

If Mavs are signing Naji Marshall instead of DJJ, then keeping Josh Green is now a must. Naji is not someone who can be played between Luka and Kyrie as a POA defender.

G: Kyrie
G: Grimes/Green
F: Luka/Naji (<---- Naji can play here)
F: PJW/Naji (<---- or Naji can play here)
C: Lively/Gafford

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

Yep. It seems quite possible their plan is to try to stay under the tax line IF Klay says no, but will go on up to the Apron to get him, if he says yes.

Hello darkness my old friend.

[LukaMVP]

during the summer league and camp last year  omax was the guy that looked more ready for nba if I remember correct. just give omax some more chances tbh. not signing DJJ or even Klay would probably turn out to be blessing in disguise for the long term tbh.

[SleepingHero]

Yep. It seems quite possible their plan is to try to stay under the tax line IF Klay says no, but will go on up to the Apron to get him, if he says yes.

My numbers show that the biggest practical number for a Klay offer now would be around 17.45M in 1st year salary (or less), and that the deal could be as simple as Green for Klay, after 1st doing the THJ deal.

Over 3 years, the total could be as high as 55M.

I like that the Mavs are still in the mode of working to get reasonably-sized deals, but disappointed they aren't able to keep DJJ. But DJJ messed that up by switching agents at such a stupid time that prevented the Mavs from dealing with him.

17.45 beats out every realistic offer from the Lakers and Clippers.

That is unless the Warriors value Russell or Norman Powell (can the Clips even SnT now?).

[Scott41theMavs]

If Mavs are signing Naji Marshall instead of DJJ, then keeping Josh Green is now a must. Naji is not someone who can be played between Luka and Kyrie as a POA defender.

G: Kyrie
G: Grimes/Green
F: Luka/Naji (<---- Naji can play here)
F: PJW/Naji (<---- or Naji can play here)
C: Lively/Gafford

LOL The Mavs can only keep Green if Klay chooses not to come here, and that happens to be the one scenario in which, yup, they do indeed choose to keep Green.

[Smitty]

Yep. It seems quite possible their plan is to try to stay under the tax line IF Klay says no, but will go on up to the Apron to get him, if he says yes.

My numbers show that the biggest practical number for a Klay offer now would be around 17.45M in 1st year salary (or less), and that the deal could be as simple as Green for Klay, after 1st doing the THJ deal.

Over 3 years, the total could be as high as 55M.

I like that the Mavs are still in the mode of working to get reasonably-sized deals, but disappointed they aren't able to keep DJJ. But DJJ messed that up by switching agents at such a stupid time that prevented the Mavs from dealing with him.

I see the vision and the execution of the plan(s). I trust Nico.

[audiosway]

If Mavs are signing Naji Marshall instead of DJJ, then keeping Josh Green is now a must. Naji is not someone who can be played between Luka and Kyrie as a POA defender.

G: Kyrie
G: Grimes/Green
F: Luka/Naji (<---- Naji can play here)
F: PJW/Naji (<---- or Naji can play here)
C: Lively/Gafford

Nope. Grimes replaced Green. I think we'll be very impressed with Grimes.

[LukaMVP]

it's really dumb of djj to change agent with his pay day right around the corner. there's a reason he gets generally underpaid through the years.

[audiosway]

17.45 beats out every realistic offer from the Lakers and Clippers.

That is unless the Warriors value Russell or Norman Powell (can the Clips even SnT now?).

Klay likely wants to see proposed deals to see what teams would have left on the roster after a S&T. That long with money will likely be the factor. He's competitor and wants to win. Dallas is in a good position with this.

[RGP1981]

LOL The Mavs can only keep Green if Klay chooses not to come here, and that happens to be the one scenario in which, yup, they do indeed choose to keep Green.

I would much rather prefer Isaiah Joe than Klay Thompson, at this point in time.

Isaiah Joe showed us in the last playoffs that he's not a Buddy Hield type of 3-point shooter, i.e., who cannot play defense.

[SleepingHero]

Evan Sidery (@esidery)
Paul George will meet with the Sixers soon in Los Angeles, which will likely conclude with an agreement, per @wojespn.

Philadelphia is prepared to offer George a four-year, $212 million deal.

[Deebo]

Evan Sidery (@esidery)
Paul George will meet with the Sixers soon in Los Angeles, which will likely conclude with an agreement, per @wojespn.

Philadelphia is prepared to offer George a four-year, $212 million deal.

Insanity

[RGP1981]

Nope. Grimes replaced Green. I think we'll be very impressed with Grimes.

What do you mean?? Do you think Grimes will play 48 minutes for 82 games?

[BigDirk41]

DJJ really screwed himself imo. He was going to get anywhere from 8-11 per year from the Mavs and he's probably not getting anywhere near that after the 15 day period. Who knows what teams will have money and a non contender doesn't need a defensive player like him that can't score on his own. He got some bad advice imo.

[audiosway]

I would much rather prefer Isaiah Joe than Klay Thompson, at this point in time.

Isaiah Joe showed us in the last playoffs that he's not a Buddy Hield type of 3-point shooter, i.e., who cannot play defense.

Isaiah Joe isn't a 41% career 3 point shooter. Klay isn't an elite defender anymore but he's still very good.

[KillerLeft]

Hello darkness my old friend.

Honestly, wouldn’t part of you PREFER staying under the tax this season, with how it’s shaking out? 

If the choices are: Klay Thompson, at crazy money, Tobias Harris, or avoiding the luxury tax…

…I’m not sure kicking the repeater penalties down the road isn’t the best path.