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

[DanSchwartzgan]

What if:

• Hayward and his agent have a price in mind on a 3-4 year deal.
  
• Boston likes him, but doesn't want to pay him that price.
  
• What if ONE of those teams (not Dallas) CAN offer a healthy contract without doing a sign and trade? 
  
• Remind yourself, again, that this guy is the definition of a dude who's likely looking to sign a 3-4 year deal at his FIRST possible opportunity. 
  

See how Hayward does have a LITTLE leverage here? It's literally called a "player option." 

I think you have the leverage equation right.  It doesn't have to be Dallas that poses the credible threat.  It can be anyone.

I think we generally know the S&T rules.  Another way of doing this that isn't well known is an E&T (extend and trade).  Hayward would opt in with the understanding Boston would extend him and trade him to Dallas once the new season started.  Extend and Trades have to be 3 years...so 20/21 would be for the current contract value and there would be two more years negotiated between Dallas and Hayward.  It is good for the player in that he keeps his guaranteed money.  It is good for Dallas in that they get to determine what they are willing to pay in 21 and 22 (Luka's last cheap year).

One issue with doing a deal after 19/20 turns to 20/21 is THJ/Maxi misses the match by about $49k.  Maybe Boston (or a third team) would take THJ/Wright and send Boston the center they want.  Remember, Boston has draft capital to help smooth any deal with a third team.