2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[vfromlmf]

I still wouldn't rule out a Brunson sign and trade with the Knicks. Looks like the deal below solves all BYC and hard cap issues. Mavs roster cap would stand at $154.6 million, just below the apron and only ~ $7 million into the tax. You can debate what picks might need to be involved.

Brunson ($20) + Brown --> New York
Robinson ($12.5) + Burks --> Dallas
THJ --> Detroit 

Detroit gets their top FA target from last season (on a better deal)

New York gets their starting PG and a depth wing

Dallas gets their starting C and another rugged DFS, Bullock type bench scorer (although Burks can handle a bit). 

Losing JB would hurt but the Mavs would get much bigger and better defensively. Potentially more versatile as you can start Kleber next to Robinson for a bigger look. Or you could start DFS at PF and get back to the dynamic Kleber/Powell bench duo. Playmaking would suffer but you've got to give to get. You'd still have some expiring contracts and assets for the TDL.

DONCIC
DINWIDDIE        BURKS
BULLOCK            GREEN
DFS                   KLEBER
ROBINSON         POWELL

Situational NTILIKINA, BERTANS