04-02-2021, 04:20 PM
(04-02-2021, 03:10 PM)Mavs03 Wrote: On Day 1 of free agency...I'm at John Collin's door and presenting him with a contract in the 4 year 110 million range (near the max). He already turned down Atlanta's offer of 4 years 90 million. Atlanta put themselves in a bind by offering ridiculous contracts to Gallinari, Bogdanovic, and Dunn (43 million combined salary). At least they shed Rondo's 7 million contract but they're in a tough spot.
I think a core of Luka, KP and Collins is a formidable trio. Not sure how we can retain THJ and J-Rich in that scenario unless we trade for Collins and/or trade Powell and Burke (who make close to 15 million). Not sure what's going on with Terry but I would assume he can fill the Burke role. And I'm thinking Melli could fill in for Powell.
Can someone confirm what Collins' max number would be? I was thinking it was lower than some of these other RFAs. I know that Siakim's deal started at 29 mil I believe. I imagine if you are going to money whip Atlanta you need to offer the full max otherwise you run the risk of them just matching. The other scenario is you aren't offering the max but you are having to send Atlanta assets not to match (see Brogdan S&T from a couple of years ago).