BRUNSON BURNER: to NYK for 4yrs/$104M (no SnT) | NYK docked 2025 2nd for tampering

[KillerLeft]

How did he get pantsed? What did you expect Nico to do?

WIN. Period. It's pro sports. You sign the star. You make the right trade. You lie, cheat, steal, murder, whatever. You WIN. 

If what you're saying is true, that the kid was going to the Knicks no matter what, then the Mavs (general, if it's easier for you) should've played the permutations (all of them) in their heads, thought 6 moves ahead, and made a choice that didn't result in them losing their second best player while being over the LT threshold. I'm sorry, there is literally no way you can convince me that this isn't their fault, much less that we should be angry with a 24 year old following his dreams and getting what he deserves. I think the criticism of Durant tonight is right on the money. But Brunson did everything he owed the Mavericks to do, and he did it 110%. 

Do I think they can make a couple of smart moves now to mitigate the situation? Sure. Do I expect them to pull that off? I don't know, maybe. But, this is irrelevant when analyzing this situation.