03-25-2021, 07:34 PM
(03-25-2021, 07:20 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: If I look at the numbers, I think they´ll retain either Richardson or THJ, and then still have enough cap flexibility to quickly trade Kleber or Powell to free up $30M room for a DeRozan, Markkanen or Collins. Of course that once again runs into the risk of losing THJ, while you screw around with the RFAs.
I think Mavs know they have to give up something to get Collins and it appears that what the Mavs have Atlanta doesn't want. Mavs could as you say lock up J Rich and then talk to Collins ab a big deal to try to back Atlanta into a corner. Depending on the J Rich number they could sign Collins to a big offer sheet without having to shed a good player. WCS could be moved. Powell could be trickier.
If Mavs really think Collins is the third core piece they need then they should go very aggressively. I think the starting 5 they'd want to end up with would be Luka, Rich, DFS, Collins, KP. They would be giving up some defense going from Maxi to Collins but gain a lot of offense. I am not sure if it's a great fit enough to have go shed guys like Maxi and possibly Brunson.