02-11-2021, 03:56 PM
(02-11-2021, 02:23 PM)omahen Wrote: Collins demanded max, Atlanta didn't want to commit, yet. They don't have to, because they can always match max offer if someone offers it. This is their worst case. Atlanta has all the leverage to wait and consider if they really have to pay max. This doesn't in any way incline that Atlanta is considering if they want to keep Collins or not. This is smart asset management
That is an assumption. We do know they did offer a reported $90 mil but if I were placing odds, I would suggest that it is more likely they were questioning his max contract worthiness or their future direction vs. that they were going to keep him hanging for another year. If it’s a foregone conclusion, why not just sign him.
Which gives them options, nothing else. Gallo from the bench gives them an offensive boost from the bench and they had all the luxury to pay him. What else would they do with their cap space? They freaking paid Rondo 15 mil for 2 years.
It still doesn’t change the fact that they could have signed Collins. Instead, they beefed up at his position. If he is a cornerstone and it’s a foregone conclusion, why run the risk of alienating him or having something crazy happen like...I don’t know just spitballing...maybe him having some kind of issue with Trae.
This one was very strange. While it was obvious they desperately need secondary playmaking and a bunch of it was available (Hayes, Haliburton), they went for a big.
Could be nothing...could be something. It is interesting that the primary focus was on bigs.
Bully? I am just posting arguments why I think summer scenarios of Collins are a pipedream. As big as Giannis was, imho. Perhaps even bigger. Because next to all the Atlanta reasons there is still a fact, that you are basically giving up THJ and Richardson for a shot at Collins. While I love Collins, I think it would be very difficult to replace the loss of both JRich and THJ, hence it makes even less possibility for it to happen in the summer.
Sorry KL but I don’t feel bullied. I think you make good POSSIBLE counterpoints. It’s just the absolute certainty that some have as to what Atlanta will do that bugs me. And I will say it again, the Atl. boards and Soaring Down Folks don’t share the same level of certainty as you.
I firmly believe Mavs will be over the cap in the summer, as there just isn't a free agent worthwhile sacrificing both guards. Unless of course they both wouldn't want to resign. But that would be a very bad sign.
Never said you can't discuss it. I just say it is unlikely. Way more chance to trade for him than hope to sign him in the summer.