2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[StepBackJay]

Counterpoint:  It's going to happen.

I don't think THT will happen. Rich Paul guy already on the Lakers and the Lakers will not be able to replace him through FA if he goes away. They also can basically print money. So the idea that the Msvs who struggle getting FA's are going to pry away a young Rich Paul RFA from the Lakers is just silly. They could probably try if they want to at least drive up the price.

I think THJ is pretty much a lock to stay so the next decision is whether or not to operate over or under the cap. If the Mavs get far enough that they get a signature on an RFA sheet then that forces their hand (I believe) to operate under the cap. That may not be a bad thing. It really just depends on whether or not they can get a better player with cap space than they could get with MLE + J Rich or a J Rich equivalent.