2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[KillerLeft]

I know that Brad’s had a few tweets mentioning how Dallas would pursue a bought out Drummond even though they expect him to go elsewhere, which is why I’m surprised Dallas wasn’t on the list of teams he is meeting with

So, I obviously don't KNOW, but I suspect that what's missing here is the part where all the teams interested have already spoken to the agent and know what the player is looking for, particularly in terms of NEXT season. Dallas was probably only attractive to Drummond in that they potentially have space to PAY him next year. Maybe ending a season in LA and shot a championship is attractive, to a point, but really what the dude is focused on is getting his NEXT big deal. I'm fine with the Mavs being upfront about the fact that they don't intend to make that mistake.

My prediction is that he ends up in NY, and that he might even sign a deal there for more than the minimum (they have cap space.)