2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[mvossman]

I wonder if everyone is inflating what Derozan will command on the open market. Are we sure that any of the cap space teams are enamored with adding DDR at 25+ million given his age and fit concerns/shooting? 

Knicks - Already have Barrett and lack of shooting next to Randle
Spurs - Very unlikely to return
OKC - zero interest at this stage of the rebuild
Tor - Maybe??
Mia - Maybe? But could see them pursuing a guard like Lowry first

I dont think its inconceivable that DDR is attainable at closer to 18-20 million per year and teams will value the Powell/Dinwiddie level of player more than DDR.

Also dont see the S&T benefit to SA for teams like the Lakers that may want to pursue him.

This is why he is the most likely get for Mavs.  He is the only big free agent that does not already have a likely destination.  I'm guessing he will end up with an AAV over 20 but the starting will be in the 18-22 range.  That would leave the Mavs with enough to outbid all of the MLE teams on a second player.  Powell could be that expensive if someone tries to pry him away from Portland, but I don't see Din making that much coming off that injury.  To be clear, I am not advocating for this, just anticipating how things will play out.