2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Mavs2019]

I think you can use KP as an example. Used a ton of assets to swing the deal when he was due for an new contract, but wasn't initially committed to DAL. By the time summer came around, there was no problem getting him to sign. I know he may (probably?) not have gotten a big deal anywhere else, but DAL made him feel wanted. 

As you say, neither will take big discounts to stay, but it won't be because they don't like playing here. 

My question is why isn't this environment attractive to more FAs? Cuban pays well for performance and the culture is a winning one (again).

There are only three teams left with significant capspace that are a destination: Miami (who´ll have plenty of their own to pay), Toronto and Dallas. If we consider the current Knicks, Cavs and Hornets FA competition, we might as well quit.

There are plenty of ways to let the Bulls or Nets know how much we are willing to throw at them. Then it´s up to them to enter possible trade deadline discussion to get an asset back. Would you rather lose Markkanen for nothing or get Jalen Brunson and a 2nd round pick back. And for us that means we get a lower caphold and can target another player in free agency. I think that is the way to go. You just have to pick the right RFA that will be worth the money.