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which team is going to pay him more than $17mm as a FA this summer.  

It is an interesting question.  I think 17 MM is fair.   Sure, he could get more if he plays well the rest of the year.   But he could also get less.   It is different than the Jalen situation, but also the same.   Does he want the security now, rather than gambling several months down the line?   So I hope the Mavs are aggressive trying to lock him up.    Even if it for an asset.   I think if he plays at this current level, he is not a bad asset at 17 million per year.   20-25 million is a different story. 

In all honesty, does his people think there is a 25 million offer for him this summer?   If not, it may be best to take a slightly lower market offer at 17 million and get solid security for the next 2,3 or 4 years.