NBA TRADE TALK: TDL over

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or that he might believe another opportunity is better when the money is the same or similar (or even less? we know so little).

Right.  JB is hard one to read.  I think it is safe to assume the rumors about New York wanting him are true and I think it is safe to assume JB would have interest due to his Dad's relationship with the team, what his role would be and the Knicks, and New York being a more attractive basketball market than Dallas.  I'm skeptical of the $20m+ number.  Being a PG next to Luka isn't always going to be easy either.  JB is certainly thinking about his future earnings beyond the next contract he will sign.

OTOH, he could love being and Dallas and love playing for this team.  He and the Mavs might have a number agreed upon that they are both comfortable with.