06-27-2022, 11:32 AM
(06-27-2022, 11:25 AM)omahen Wrote: Assuming this accurately presents Mavs view. On one hand we have a team that is willing to build around Brunson, that is trying to do everything to get him. On the other hand we have a team that still only see his contract as an avenue towards "bigger" things. Just like in January... Would it really be that strange if Brunson chose NY?
I don't believe that they see him in this light, exclusively. And of course, they can't trade him immediately after the ink dries, so it's kind of irresponsible of the tweeter to paint the situation in that light, imo.
But to answer your question, yes, if Cuban, Harrison, Kidd and the rest haven't done enough to make Brunson feel like he's a key part of the team here then he's probably looking around for better options.
But again, I doubt that's the case in reality. I think this entire rumor negotiation is about Brunson getting the most money possible on this contract by manufacturing a bidding war for his services. I don't blame him a bit, but I continue to think he'll be back here with the Mavericks.