2020-2021 MAVS NEWS: Archived

[SleepingHero]

I said "so to speak" to highlight I was just using a figure of speech. I am well aware that ATL controls JC 100%. 

I understand but the mindset that the Mavs have any sort of agency at all in this situation is a faulty one. 

However, I think ATL is already hedging on bringing him back and he can be had for either a max offer OR the right trade offer. Waiting on the offer sheet sucks, but the Mavs should have a good idea going in whether ATL's intention is to match or not.

 

I agree that Collins is "available" in the sense that ATL doesn't want to overpay. I'm starting to question whether the obstacles the Mavs have to overcome to sign him are worth it for a player the level of Collins. 

1) Guaranteed max contract for Collins. Already a risky overpay given that he's never made an all-star team and his potential to make one in the future (Im using all-star appearances as a standard of measurement basically saying are you one of the best 25 guys in the league that year?)
2) Having to wait with no assurances he'll even come, tying up your cap. It's basically all or nothing John Collins at that stage and no point of return. I suppose if you're 100% committed to Collins and that plan, then this isn't much of a downfall. But I'm starting to worry more and more having close to 60+ mil tied of the team salary tied up into 2 bigs who's fit isn't seamless.