09-29-2021, 01:21 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-29-2021, 02:07 PM by dirkfansince1998.)
(09-29-2021, 01:02 PM)omahen Wrote: I don't think so. He is a nice player, but he is not an elite level defender and he is limited offensively. Besides he is in his prime already so there is no potential high ceiling. I think his market value is MLE level.
The way the cap is developing an average salary of 13.75 per year will only be slightly more than the MLE. Based on the current cap projections a 4-year MLE level contract with 5% raise would end up in the 4/43-44 range. If the rumors about a potential cap spike are true it could be even more.
Bigger problem will be the luxury tax. As of now (including all guaranteed salaries) the Mavs simply cannot sign both and avoid the tax.