02-11-2021, 07:19 PM
(02-11-2021, 06:54 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: This is why you force their hand to either make him a long term player for them or make them deal with you by signing him up with a max no trade clause contract. You then get to deal for him in a position of strength if they decide he isn't a long term player for their team and they make a pennies on the dollar trade for him. That is why they need to decide now if he is a long term player for their team and trade him at the deadline or keep him and match all offers, including a no trade clause one.
Of course, totally agree. They will either trade him or match anything. Hence, there is really no possibility to get him in the summer. This is what I am claiming all the time. That also doesn't mean he will be available for cheap at TDL. Plenty of teams would gladly trade for him.
And don't forget - Collins has to accept the offer sheet to squeeze Atlanta. It is also possible they just sign new (max) contract as soon as FA opens. Same as Mavs did with KP. This way they avoid those unwanted no trade clauses you are mentioning. If I am not wrong, they can offer him more (additional year) than other teams can with an offer sheet.