(06-25-2022, 12:51 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: So, the bad news from this clip, if true, is that Dallas treated JB like a business decision in prioritizing TDL flexibility over his desire for security. A piece of meat. Many here say things like "I'm sure Brunson will be loyal", I'm sure he likes it here" and "I'm sure he'd prefer to play with his friends". If I'm putting out an "I'm sure" statement it is that "I'm sure Brunson will treat Dallas no different than Dallas treated him". This is a business decision...the most important one of his life. I don't believe the 5th year means anything as I suspect even a four year deal will have a PO after three.
Now the good news...Again, if MacMahon's information is good, Dallas continues to seek the deal to pair a real star with Luka. There won't be a better time for a PR victory than to rebound from a PR nightmare of losing Brunson for nothing. So, something bigger than who we might get for the TP-MLE is probably coming if Brunson does indeed walk.
Yeah but we hope it´s Lavine or Beal, when the most likely outcome is Irving. And honestly I´d prefer Westbrook over him. If the Knicks sign Brunson, I´ll make a wager on Irving to Dallas.
The funniest part is that, if we had signed Collins instead of THJ last summer, we could probably trade him for Ayton right now. Hell I´d argue that Markkanen and a pick could probably get you Ayton. Ayton and Luka are always very friendly/respectful toward each other. That´s why I said last summer that we should sign a young player, who has re-trade value rather than THJ.