05-15-2021, 04:19 PM
(05-15-2021, 09:37 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: 4. Graham and Brunson are both represented by CAA. Agents don't typically place a client on a new team at the same position as another client...especially a year before their contract is up. It is a good way to get fired by Brunson. Graham would pinch Brunson's opportunities. Seeing Brunson in the closing lineup would be a thing of the past. I'm not saying it can't happen, but you'd have to have a good understanding with Jalen of what he can expect in a year and it would probably need to be sixth man of the year type money.
I didn't know they were at the same agency but Mavs have gotten multiple players from the same agent before (Duffy, Schwartz of course). I like Graham as a target. I think he's good, not great and thus gettable. One of those guards will be available just because Charlotte has too many.
Graham is a little redundant with Brunson in some ways but that's not necessarily a problem bc J Rich would be leaving so Mavs will have an open spot for guard minutes. I like the idea of Graham, THJ, Brunson all competing for minutes/role.
At any rate to me Graham will be gettable, especially if Mavs think he could at least compete for a starting position.
Mavs could resign THJ, pay Graham and maybe even have some money left over. I worry a bit ab trying to play Brunson and Graham together at all but bottom line is Graham could be a replacement for J Rich.