06-27-2022, 10:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-27-2022, 10:11 PM by sterlingmallory.)
(06-27-2022, 09:45 PM)mvossman Wrote: I find this concerning. Not sure how much sense this makes with Brunson on the team. If true it suggest the Mavs are at least concerned about holding on to Brunson.
I could see Payton being signed even if we keep Brunson. It would create a logjam at the guard spot at first, but the addition of Payton and Hardy could also potentially allow us to see what we can get in a trade for Hardaway, Green, and Frank.
I want Payton regardless because right now we have a lot of guards that can't defend and Payton could bring some balance there. He would be so perfect for Kidd's aggressive, switch heavy defense and could play next to any of our playmaking guards.
GS are probably the favorites to re-sign him but they are also paying a ridiculous amount of tax, something has to give at some point and they'll have to make some decisions. I can't see them keeping both Payton and Porter Jr.