Thought this Brunson thing was over:

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Mavs Exploring Sign-&-Trade: 3-Way? 4-Teams? Room for Kyrie Irving or Ben Simmons?

Originally posted on FanNation Dallas Basketball
By Dalton Trigg,Mike Fisher | Last updated 7/7/22


Coming off a season that resulted in a thrilling run to the Western Conference finals, the Dallas Mavericks took one step forward by trading for Christian Wood, but then took another step back by losing Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks in free agency.

Although it appeared that the Knicks would simply sign Brunson into their cap space, there's still a chance that it could develop into a sign-and-trade situation … which would be music to the Mavs' ears.
After all, getting something is better than nothing, right?

And the potential somethings are many, and interesting.

The Knicks, after trading Kemba Walker to the Detroit Pistons to clear cap space, initially agreed to another trade with the Pistons that would basically salary-dump Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel. Since that deal hasn't been finalized yet, paired with the fact that Brunson's signing wasn't made official on Wednesday despite the NBA's moratorium period being lifted, this informs us that the Mavs are working with both the Pistons and Knicks to get in on a three-team sign-and-trade deal - or maybe a four-team deal that allows Nets involvement. ... and brings up the idea of acquiring Kyrie Irving or Ben Simmons.

Here are a couple of outcomes we could see happening:

Trade 1 The Bare Minimum
Knicks receive: Jalen Brunson
Pistons receive: Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, NYK second-round picks
Mavs receive: Traded Player Exception (TPE) of $12 million

This route benefits all sides, as Dallas gets a TPE that can be used later on if an opportunity presents itself, New York can operate as an above-the-cap team, and Detroit would still have around $8 million in cap space remaining afterwards. However, the parties involved could get a little more creative here, and that could be why the official announcements of these deals are taking a bit longer than others.

Trade 2 Swapping Pieces Around
Knicks receive: Jalen Brunson
Pistons receive: Tim Hardaway Jr.
Mavs receive: Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel

Different pieces can be swapped in and out here, but you get the idea. Detroit reportedly had interest in Hardaway last summer. Would they still be interested now? Would the Mavs like somebody like Detroit's Saben Lee? Should the Mavs want the TPE vs. trading Hardaway after a down year? If so, how about trying to make that TPE even bigger to expand the possibilities?

How about really big?

Trade 3 The TPE Trade, Plus Some

This idea is pretty much identical to Trade 1, but with the Mavs sending more salary out (like Josh Green, for example), to make the TPE closer to $15 million. A move like this would open up the possibility of taking in a player like Patrick Beverley, Garry Harris or Malik Beasley, to name a few.

Shall we name more? The movement of the TPE allows flexibility, and allows the Mavs to involve Brooklyn, and in its efforts to move off of Irving or Simmons, there can be a match here. ... at which point we're at Trade Idea 4, 5, 6 ...

A 2-for-1 trade, by the way, might explain why there wasn't room for Dallas to add Goran Dragic. That's a background wrinkle. But moving forward? Adding Josh Green to the pile can make a match for a Harrison Barnes, a Bogdon Bogdanovic, a Jae Crowder or a Myles Turner.

Keep pushing? The 125-percent rule means a way to trade pieces that "trade-match'' with even Irving or Simmons. Yes, we're aware of the gossip that Dallas doesn't love the Irving idea. But do the Mavs love it more than getting nothing for the departing Brunson?

What's being explored is all about flexibility, for the Knicks and the Mavs (and more teams, if they want in). Done a certain way, a team can get room to take salary without actually matching. At its essence, the multi-team sign-and-trade gives elbow room to all involved to expand their ability to operate in the trade market, for names big and small.

Whether the Mavs end up getting something from Brunson's exit to New York or not, it's apparent that GM Nico Harrison is trying to make the most of a crummy situation - the more talent, and the more flexibility, the better.

According to multiple European media outlets, the Mavs have struck a deal with 6-5 Olympiacos shooting guard Tyler Dorsey. He was a second-round pick in the 2017 draft, but hasn't played in the NBA since 2019. In three years playing overseas, Dorsey has averaged 11.4 points per game while shooting 39.7 percent from 3-point range.

Dorsey reportedly impressed the Mavs in a recent private workout, which led to this deal becoming a reality. We're still awaiting an official announcement from the Mavs.

Jalen Brunson has yet to rise to All-Star level, but league sources say that the presumed boost to his All-Star chances by moving from the Western Conference to the East was indeed among his motivations for agreeing to leave the Dallas Mavericks for the New York Knicks. 1 day ago via Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

The New York Knicks are planning to use their cap space to sign Jalen Brunson outright instead of a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks, sources told Fred Katz of The Athletic.

Marc Stein adds that the deal could be officially completed as soon as Monday.

Sources have "strongly discounted" any potential interest from the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers in trading for Kyrie Irving.

Irving reportedly has had the Mavericks and Sixers on his list of preferred teams.

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely considered the team with the most interest in acquiring Irving, who is on an expiring contract.

RealGM Wiretap
Luka Doncic Hasn't Shown Interest In Being Involved In Mavs' Roster Decisions
JUL 15, 2022 12:20 PM

Luka Doncic gave an interview in Spanish about the offseason of the Dallas Mavericks in which they lost their second best player in Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks for nothing, traded away his best friend on the team in Boban Marajanovic, and didn't sign Goran Dragic.

Doncic gave an anodyne answer as he expects the Mavericks to be active as the offseason continues.
For his part, Doncic hasn't tried to participate heavily in the Mavericks' roster decisions.

"They seek his input, but he's not heavily involved in personnel decisions," said Tim MacMahon. "He has not shown interest in being heavily involved. He spends much of his offseason in Europe. He's not a guy who has shown the desire to be a recruiter."

MacMahon added that the situation is in its early stages.

"I don't get any sense of panic though from Mavericks' management," said MacMahon.

While the Mavericks lost Brunson, they will get Tim Hardaway Jr. back from injury and they also traded for Christian Wood.

The Mavericks haven't paid the luxury tax in eight seasons but are projected to pay it for the 22-23 season.
TIM MACMAHON/ESPN

I just want him to show an interest in coming into the season in good shape.

Mavericks show wome interest in Shabazz Muhammad

For the player whose future everyone thought was preordained, there are, 10 years later, no guarantees. The Sacramento Kings have invited him in for a Vegas workout; they're in need of a wing. The Mavericks, he says, have made some overtures. He hopes they see his commitment to his body ("He looks great,'' Howland says. "He really got his body right.'' ), his footwork, his offense.

But Muhammad believes his greatest asset isn't going to show up on a court. It's his story and his circuitous path. His experiences, and the humility gained by them, have taught him how to be a better teammate and even more, the value of being a good teammate. By just being in a locker room, he can help younger players. Let them see his appreciation for a second chance, how hard he's worked and how far he's traveled just to make it back. Maybe then they'll understand what he didn't all those years ago, that there is a difference between merely arriving and succeeding, and that there is no such thing as can't miss.

1 day ago via Dana O'Neil @ The Athletic

since starting summer league training camp on his 20th birthday last week, Jalen Hardy, the former top-five high school prospect whom Dallas acquired in a second-round draft-night trade has displayed the same characteristics as the Mavericks' coaching staff learns and evaluates how the next stage of his oft-hyped career will progress. "I for sure had a chip on my shoulder," Jaden Hardy said. "I really want to prove myself right. I didn't really care about other people. I want to prove myself right."

1 day ago via Callie Caplan @ Dallas Morning News

"I think (Wood is) going to surprise a lot of people," Cuban told Mavs.com. "I think he's a lot better than advertised.

2 days ago via mavs.com

Other athletes tied to Voyager include NASCAR driver Landon Cassill, NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, and NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk. None replied to Fortune's request to comment on their involvement. Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, tells Fortune that the team had a sponsorship deal with Voyager, but did not comment further.

3 days ago via Taylor Locke @ Fortune

implosion of Voyager, a crypto broker that filed for bankruptcy last week, has stung trading firms and small investors. But they're not the only ones. Also caught in the fallout are some high profile names from the world of professional sports.

Goran Dragic: "We were in talks with Dallas. They made an offer but I decided not to take it. They wanted me to play 1 game and then sit for the next 5. I know I can still easily play 20 minutes per game. I'm not ready to retire and just sit on the bench in a cheerleading role." https://t.co/0W6yW1U6kG

— Matej Sportinfo (@MatejSportinfo) July 13, 2022

Sounds to me like the Mavs arent the best at developing sales tools

One of my favorite players:

Former Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea announced his retirement last week. Barea, 38, played the majority of his career in Dallas, spending 11 of his 14 seasons with the Mavericks. He spent three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

"I'm ready," Barea said. "Last year was a tough mentality, and I wasn't ready. This year I am, and I am at peace with retiring."

The fact that Barea carved out such a long career despite his size is a testament to his hard work and grit.

Coming into the league at 5'10" and 180 pounds, no one could have predicted he would play almost 15 years in the NBA. It's undeniable that he left his mark on the Mavericks franchise in his time here.

Barea ranks fifth all-time in franchise history in games played at 637. He's eighth all-time in assists with 2,441, and eight all-time in 3-pointers made with 596. In his 11 seasons with the Mavericks, he averaged 8.6 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.1 rebounds per game.

Facundo Campazzo has agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. Campazzo previously played with Luka Doncic at Real Madrid. The Mavericks had a clear need for depth at point guard entering the season.

Campazzo averaged 5.1 points and 3.4 assists last season for the Nuggets.

It's only been two games, but Christian Wood looks like a version of Porzingis much better suited to coexist with Luca Doncic. In the duo's 31 minutes together, Dallas has scored an astronomical 147.6 points per 100 possessions.

Doncic became the third player in NBA history to score at least 30 points in each of the first seven games of his season, joining the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors' Wilt Chamberlain (eight games in 1959-60 and 23 games in 1962-63) and the Cincinnati Royals' Jack Twyman (seven games in 1959-60). This win was over OKC

Seriously, not one post!!?!

broncko said:

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Seriously, not one post!!?!

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I guess not

Guess Assasin and all the other Mavs fans on here went premium?

Kyrie Irving is back with the Dallas Mavericks. The 31-year-old All-Star has verbally agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with a player option for the 2025-26 season,

Kyrie Irving at three years, $126M puts the Mavericks at $13.3M below the tax and $20.4M below the first apron with 11 players.

They could use the $12.4M MLE and $4.5M BAE, but using both would take them over the tax.https://t.co/l3ZbGtvL4i

— Yossi Gozlan (@YossiGozlan) June 30, 2023

Dwight Powell is re-signing with the Dallas Mavericks, returning on a 3-year, $12 million dollar deal according to multiple reports from both national and local media. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski was the first with the details.

It is a bit unclear how the Mavericks are bringing Powell back one would assume this wouldn't touch the $12.4 million non-tax payer mid-level exception the Mavericks were reportedly saving for some wing help. The Mavericks have Powell's bird rights, so they can go over the cap to retain him. It also appears this isn't a veteran's minimum deal, as one for a player with Powell's tenure would top out somewhere around $10 million for three years even with raises.

According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to terms with free-agent guard Seth Curry on a two-year contract. Per Tim MacMahon, Curry is being signed via Dallas's bi-annual exception, meaning that he will be paid around $4 million each year of the deal.

A 6'1" guard, Curry is coming off a season in Brooklyn that saw him play 61 games, averaging 9.2 points on .463/.405/.927 shooting splits. His value comes almost entirely from his elite shooting ability, as he's knocked down an impressive 43.5% of his three pointers for his career. In his most recent stint with the Mavericks, Curry averaged 12.4 points per game and shot 45.2% from three.

Dante Exum is returning to the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks. Exum and the Mavs have agreed to a one-year, guaranteed contract for next season.

Exum spent the last two season playing in Europe. He played for Barcelona in 2021-22 and then for Partizan last season. With Partizan, Exum averaged 12.2 points on 52/39/85 shooting splits.

Oh, hey there! Exciting news in the basketball world! The Dallas Mavericks just made some moves. They traded for Christian Wood, which sounds awesome! But, you know, they lost Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks in free agency. But wait, there's more! They're working on some big deals with the Pistons and Knicks in a three-team or maybe even four-team deal involving the Nets. Rumor has it, they might get Kyrie Irving or Ben Simmons! Can't wait to see how it all pans out! Go Mavs!

The Hornets are mulling the possibility of an offer sheet for Celtics restricted free agent forward Grant Williams, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Williams has also drawn some interest from the Mavericks, according to Scotto

I really have a hard time understanding all this stuff, much like the football capology!
https://www.capsheets.com/dallas-mavericks-cap-sheet/

I think we have the $12m exception left, but we will have to clear about $3m to use the exception

The Dallas Mavericks have interest in Matisse Thybulle and Grant Williams, two of the more notable restricted free agents on the market. The Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics have signaled they are prepared to match any offer sheet those players sign.
Either Thybulle or Williams would give the Mavericks an upgrade defensively.
Restricted free agents cannot formal sign an offer sheet before July 5th.

Alex Jensen and Bryan Gates joined Jason Kidd's coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks.
Jensen was most recently the top assistant for Quin Snyder with the Jazz.
Gates spent the last two seasons with Monty Williams and the Suns.

Matisse Thybulle intends to sign an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks can offer up to $54 million over four seasons to a free agent using their non-taxpayer midlevel restriction.
With Thybulle a restricted free agent, the Portland Trail Blazers will have the ability to match.
The Blazers acquired Thybulle from the Philadelphia Sixers in February.

https://thesmokingcuban.com/posts/dallas-mavericks-free-agency-rumors-defensive-ace-sign-offer-sheet-matisse-thybulle

Shams Charania: Sources: The Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are finalizing a three-team trade: Mavs: Grant Williams Spurs: Reggie Bullock and an unprotected Dallas pick swap in 2030 Celtics: Multiple second-round picks

The Dallas Mavericks are nearing a 4-year, $53 million sign-and-trade deal with Boston Celtics restricted free agent Grant Williams, league sources confirm. Deal is fully guaranteed for Williams with no options.

Assassin said:

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Matisse Thybulle intends to sign an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks can offer up to $54 million over four seasons to a free agent using their non-taxpayer midlevel restriction.
With Thybulle a restricted free agent, the Portland Trail Blazers will have the ability to match.
The Blazers acquired Thybulle from the Philadelphia Sixers in February.

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Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a three-year offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks worth approximately $33 million.

Thybulle is a restricted free agent with the Portland Trail Blazers, which gives them match rights.

The Portland Trail Blazers will match the three-year, $33 million offer sheet Matisse Thybulle signed with the Dallas Mavericks. The deal includes an $11.5 million player option in the third year.
Portland acquired him in February from the Philadelphia 76ers.