06-30-2022, 01:18 PM
If the Mavs (Cuban) are serious about a Hail Mary attempt with JB, I would imagine the deal would have to include as prohibitive of a trade bonus as possible. JB isn't eligible for a NTC, so the trade kicker would be his only course of action to deter the Mavs continuing to look to ship him out....well that and a much bigger salary number.
I believe Jalen when he says he loves his teammates. I understand his desire to run his own team, but also believe he sees the huge value of playing with a guy like Luka. JB played on a Villanova team with more NBA talent than your average college roster. He knows he benefits from being on the court with Luka and is also clearly the guy when Luka is off the court.
Things still seem to point strongly toward NY. I just think the only real hope is the Mavs FO repairing what may be a damaged relationship with JB, based on the extension failure and the fact that JB was always the name that seemed to come up as a trade piece. A big trade bonus could be the last angle for Dallas that proves they want him here for the long haul.
I believe Jalen when he says he loves his teammates. I understand his desire to run his own team, but also believe he sees the huge value of playing with a guy like Luka. JB played on a Villanova team with more NBA talent than your average college roster. He knows he benefits from being on the court with Luka and is also clearly the guy when Luka is off the court.
Things still seem to point strongly toward NY. I just think the only real hope is the Mavs FO repairing what may be a damaged relationship with JB, based on the extension failure and the fact that JB was always the name that seemed to come up as a trade piece. A big trade bonus could be the last angle for Dallas that proves they want him here for the long haul.
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