05-16-2021, 12:40 PM
(05-16-2021, 12:05 PM)omahen Wrote: Why do you think that? Richardson market is easily at least full MLE, imho. So it would make sense to go for a short term prove it deal somewhere else if Mavs don't see him as primary option. I just don't see opt in as his only way.
As for WCS, I don't see his market being above his salary. He is way too inconsistent that anybody would see him as their starting center and teams rarely pay above vet min for deep bench bigs. So Mavs can easily reject his option and bring him back for exception money, if they wish so.
I say these things because I think they are DEFINITELY going to happen. You offer some thoughts, but I don't think they coming anywhere close to moving the needle in a different direction.
Yes, J Rich can probably get MLE if he's a free agent. But that's not going to entice him since his PO is well above MLE. He will keep what he has and see if he can create a better resume for 2022. While he does that, he makes more money.
WCS is a good player at a good price. With Covid in the rear view, he's likely to be used even more. Mavs will decide to leave well-enough alone.