DAL OFFSEASON: Trade & FA | Mavs "mostly done...but you never know."

[KillerLeft]

I could see them opting to bring Milsap back to remain competitive while they continue to invest in MPJ. A sign and trade for #18 and salary filler, (would wright and Jackson be enough?) might be exactly what they end up wanting, and I'd do that in a heartbeat.

Unless Grant demands salary north of 15 per, I see absolutely no way Denver doesn't resign him. Do you see Grant as a 15+ player? I don't.

First of all, I see why you'd say the first thing, but I'm not so sure. Jokic is a 5, and BOTH Grand and MPJ are 4's, and there really isn't a lot of room there for positional flexibility. Every time the subject of Grant has come up on a podcast lately, they start off by saying "do you think he can play the 3?" I don't, personally. Maybe Denver does, but if they don't, I could see even a salary level that you feel is appropriate for Grant seeming steep for them. Seems pretty clear to me that they're in the business of developing MPJ. 

As for the $15 mil+ question...I agree he isn't that player to this point. But, he CAN shoot. He CAN handle, even showing the ability to change direction off the bounce and create a bit. He CAN defend, and with a tall, long, strong body. I'm not saying he's definitely worth that contract, but I think it's very possible that he could be, and that a larger role could yield impressive results. It's a risk, for sure.