2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[DanSchwartzgan]

I don't think the Mavs have any interest in sending the Knicks Brunson unless the Knicks are sending back multiple 1sts and/or Barrett along with Robinson.

The time where Dallas gets to command a return for Brunson has past.  If Brunson wants to go, Dallas gets to decide if they want what NY is offering or if we tell NY to create the space they need.  BYC plays a role here, but it isn't that hard for NY to create the needed space...much easier than sending Barrett/Robinson and multiple firsts.

I did the math before the TDL and OKC was exactly THJ's contract away from the cap floor. They can easily accept him and I don't think it'd require much convincing. Though instead of picks it could cost Josh Green. 

Good information regarding THJ and the cap floor.  No thanks on including Green.

Any THJ for air deal lets the Mavs get the non-tax MLE which should be right around 10.2 mil.  

This is only true if you don't plan to retain Brunson.  THJ for Air and retaining Brunson takes you over the tax.  If you are imagining using the MLE on Robinson (or some other MLE center) and letting Brunson walk, then you are there.  Detroit is reportedly interested in Robinson.  As a cap team, they can go over the MLE a little to get Robinson (probably the idea behind the published thought that Robinson gets $12-$13mm).

BTW, the idea here wasn't a desire to trade Brunson for Robinson.  It was simply an attempt to marry rumors that are out there...Dallas having interest in Robinson and the ongoing speculation about Brunson and NY having mutual interest.