2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[omahen]

I’ve seen a ton of Malcolm Brogdon trades posted.  Has it been brought up that his first two seasons in Milwaukee were under Kidd.  I kind of think I’ve read that, but not positive.  Normally I’d say CAA probably wouldn’t care for the idea of Brogdon (or Conley or Graham) being traded to a team at a position one of their own (Brunson) is about to enter his contract year.  But, if Brunson is part of the outgoing in a deal for Brogdon, it probably sets up both clients for better deals when their contracts are up.

With Luka, Brunson and DFS extensions kicking in after next seasons Mavs will have decisions to make. Even if they operate under the cap and spend just some 115 mil this season, Luka at 35, Brunson at 10 and DFS at 10 mean roughly additional 45 mil of salary, at least 15 mil over the tax line. As we said many times before, unless Brunson is seen as a starter in the near future, he is more expandable than DFS. It aslo need to be noted Brunson, Maxi, WCS and DFS are all expiring. There is no realistic way for Mavs to have cap space in 2022. But is there another team aiming for that? 

1. Chicago is positioned to have max cap space next year even wif they extend LaVine this season. They could use a little cap relief this season to extend LaVine while keeping flexibility for 2022, but I am not really interested in their role players with Brunson, Kleber or DFS in mind and I doubt Chicago wants to spend more picks. 
2. Cleveland could be nicely positioned in 2022 if they trade Sexton, resign Allen and keep Love (I am not willing to discuss Love unless KP is going the other way), especially if they trade Osman and Nance. Richardson for Nance could be great for Mavs, but I don't see any reasonable deals for Brunson (I doubt Cleveland would consider something like Brunson+Kleber for Sexton).
3. If Indiana moves Turner and Brogdon for expiring salary, they would only have Sabonis, LeVert and some minor contracts in 2022, easily max cap space. So Kleber and Brunson for either Turner or Brogdon makes sense salary wise. But I think they would want more in assets.