07-27-2021, 09:52 PM
(07-27-2021, 09:47 PM)cjeter24 Wrote: If my last post is correct of the Mavs current angle.... Here is why I'm intrigued by it.
#1 you unload Powell and don't have that on the cap next summer.
#2 Lowry on a big 2 year deal even if completely guaranteed would be easily movable next summer. Expiring deal for a good player no matter the cost is very movable if not considered an asset then. Based on current market it seems like it would be an asset assuming no huge drop off.
#3 If you decide to move Lowry, you'll have a ton of money to spend next summer. If you keep him, you'll have money the following summer of 2023. Both good free agent classes any way you slice it. Stars, RFA, and overall good players.
Also Lowry is arguably the best UFA on the market thats playing next year. That's a huge get. He'd definitely make us better and although I don't think that he gets us anywhere near a title yet, I think Mavs definitely get out of the 1st and could possibly go to conference finals (story of his career). That alone could be huge for free agency recruiting and he does allow you to have flexibility.
Mavs IMO are clearly planning on star chasing and finding ways to be able to have cap space if needed.
This "Lowry 2-year deal" stuff has got to stop. Having to compete against Miami, Philly, and especially the Pels, you aren't getting him if it isn't a three-year deal.