(06-01-2022, 10:00 PM)F Gump Wrote: You are aware that DET's contractual limits with Brunson are the same whether he signs outright or arrives via sign-and-trade, yes?
You are aware that Detroit is limited to offering Brunson a four year deal, no? Dallas can offer Brunson more money and a longer five year contract.
If Brunson is in the Mavs plans he will likely be retained unless he decides he wants to take less money for a larger role in someplace like Detroit or New York. But that begs the question, if Brunson isn't in the Mavs plans, or if he just wants his own team, why wouldn't he take the more financially advantageous route out of town and cooperate with Dallas on a sign and trade to Detroit or New York or some other team in need of a starting PG?
There should be no surprises here. Brunson either is or isn't wanted in Dallas. If he's wanted, he'll stay. If he's not, he'll be gone, and it would be in the best interest of both sides to work together on a mutually agreeable landing spot.
It's not unreasonable to think the Dallas could get a first round pick out of Detroit for facilitating a sign in trade to Detroit versus New York. That's the price of poker and similar deals have happened in the past. Of course, the Detroit #5 pick isn't your average first round pick... it's a super valuable asset. That's why I proposed a #26 for #5 swap. Still unrealistic but hey, this is fantasy trading, right?
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