04-07-2021, 06:36 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-07-2021, 06:37 PM by dirkfansince1998.)
(04-07-2021, 06:25 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Oh, if the idea is that he's going to retire, then maybe. I'm just saying I don't expect he'll play for the minimum or the BAE. My instinct is that he'll be worth more than that for a lot of teams, however, and probably enough to get him excited about lacing them up for one more season. Unless he looks completely done down the stretch. I have a sneaky feeling he's going to look a lot better here by the time the playoffs come around than he did earlier this season in New Orleans, but it's just a feeling, admittedly.
I agree that his defense is officially a bummer, and an indication that he's on the way out. But, he'll still rotate correctly and pick up the right guy in transition. Until very recently I would've felt like that represents defensive improvement on this team.
I think in most cases it was a forced retirement because no one was willing to give the mentioned guys another contract. Don´t think that is the case with Redick. He probably has a few years left as an end of the bench shooting specialist but capspace is not really an option this year and there are better players available for the MLE. If he really wants to go north-east (76ers, Nets, Celtics) he cannot expect more than the BAE or the vet min.
On a more positive note. If everything works out perfectly (Redick plays 10-20 minutes and shoots 40% + from 3 on high volume) and the Mavs decide to operate over the cap I wouldn´t mind a one year overpay from the Mavs.
Back on topic: The mentioned sign/trade is very unlikely. His prefered destinations are near (76ers, Celtics) or over (Nets) the luxury tax line. It´s not like the Mavs can just send him wherever they want. Still his choice.