07-14-2021, 10:20 AM
(07-14-2021, 10:13 AM)Tyler Wrote: Well, the thing about cap space is that it's about to go away with Luka's upcoming supermax extension. So you either use it or lose it. Even if it's an overpay on a less-than-ideal player, it's important to accumulate assets that can contribute now and perhaps be used in later trades. Because any of the remaining powder is about to be shipped on a giant shipping barge back to Slovenia.
This is my thinking as well and is why I believe Mavs will try hard to get Collins as a Maxi upgrade with some star upside and fit with or without KP. Once you lock in guys this year the next year or two you will probably be operating over the cap and trying to stay under the luxury tax line to avoid penalties. I think cap space is overrated anyway.
Yes Collins would be overpaid but I think he will be movable as the cap goes up over time.