(01-13-2023, 06:18 PM)cow Wrote: Also, for the "only 22M left on his deal", the team acquiring him would have to play him less than 75% of their games next year. Not that SH was serious in the first place.
Playing what if here, but let's say ATL's primary motivation is to get out from under Collins' massive salary. Who do we think will WANT Collins and what would they offer, in light of the contract that comes with him?
That issue might eliminate all Mavs interest too. Is Cuban really going to be willing to pony up $26M a year for so-so PF production, even if the Hawks handed over Collins for free?
To make it a pure money swap, if Mavs think Collins is actually worth $15M/year, perhaps, then a swap of Collins (owed 77M after this season) for Bertans (owed 22M) and McGee (owed 11M) gets them close to him costing them the right ballpark. That doesn't factor in IF there's some value to ATL (albeit not the contract amount) in using Bertans and/or McGee in their lineup.
(01-13-2023, 06:46 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Another interesting question. Are the Mavs keeping the last roster spot open because they are eyeing a two for one deal or is it simply about less luxury tax.
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