04-05-2023, 09:27 AM
(04-05-2023, 07:55 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: I think Kyrie is an enigma and will probably decide July 1st where he wants to go. If Dallas throws a max at him I'll give it 75% (a number I am pulling out of my butt) chance that he stays.
If anything the Mavs can't let Kyrie walk for free. Doing so would literally destroy the rest of the Luka-era and would cement Cuban as the worst owner in the entire league (if he isn't already there).
I geniunely have no idea whether I would prefer Irving to leave for nothing or give him the 200/4 extension. I think either outcome is bad for the Mavs. I just have no idea which one is worse.
I would jump on almost any S&T scenario.
CP3 + Ayton for Irving.
Lowry + Robinson + Heat 20th pick this year + plus the Heat 2027 1st protected for Irving.
Russell + Bamba for Irving.
Vucevic + White + Ball + Bulls 2027 1st for Irving + Bertans + THJ.
Gafford + Morris + Wright + Wizards 2023 pick for Irving.
Not trying to work out the cap legalities. Just roughly looking at teams that I think might be interested in Kyrie.
I´d prefer any of these as addition by subtraction scenarios over the stupid contract Cuban will offer or him walking for nothing.