TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[DanSchwartzgan]

Let me tease you a bit with a factoid.

If the Mavs are far enough under the apron to use the full MLE, the whole world changes. They are also able to consider big money free agents via SNT. And they would have a sizable TPE in pocket, too, created by whatever transaction got them such a huge payroll reduction -- or they could use the TPE immediately by rolling it into the same deal.

For example, using the idea of THJ to DET, and rolling that into the Brunson transaction--- if you tied a SNT into that deal, you can sign someone making almost 25M in 1st year salary. The world changes.

Maybe we will get our money's worth out of the new cap guru.  I suspect they are as motivated as they've ever been for a PR win to announce while waiving good bye to Jalen.  I don't think it will be that hard to get there.  The question is 'at what cost'?

A couple of questions regarding Frank (since we are so close to the apron).  If we let his $2.0mm NG go and sign him to the minimum (his minimum), how much does his new contract count against the apron?  Also, would we still have his EB rights?  Thanks in advance.