06-12-2022, 01:17 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-12-2022, 01:18 PM by dirkfansince1998.)
(06-12-2022, 01:10 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Ok, that's where I am, too.
I guess the difference is that you think he'll release multiple players with guaranteed contracts (probably two of Burke, Boban, Chriss and Brown). That's what you would do, and I can respect that.
I just don't think he wants to do that, and in fact, I feel like he'll go to great lengths to avoid it. I can see him trying to trade a package that clears some spots if they want (Brunson +MLE and #26), but I just have a super hard time envisioning them lighting the money on fire. He has not shown that he values late first round picks enough to go that route, imho.
My logic above, along with the abstract idea that #26 MIGHT help a trade package bring back something of value that could help immediately, is kind of what leads me to predict that they'll go that route.
But, we're all just making predictions here. Also, I'll admit that I'm less studied in this draft than normal, so it might just be that the guys being suggested for #26 targets simply aren't grabbing me to this point.
I think releasing players that aren´t contributing and keeping cheap players that can help is a good way to prevent the repeater tax next summer. I don´t think Kleber and Powell will be back at 10m + each. Looking at Cubans statements he seems to be willing to go for it this summer.
“We’re going to be in luxury tax hell next year, but that’s OK; it frees up the year after that,” Cuban said, managing a smile
Notice that he is only talking about this season. Not next season. Going along with that approach it would be smart to fill the roster with cheap contracts. Also important to find a potential replacement for Kleber/Powell this year. Even though it might cost a little bit extra it might save money in the longrun because the Mavs can avoid the repeater tax without giving up crucial rotation pieces.