04-07-2021, 02:29 PM
(04-07-2021, 02:12 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I get what you are saying Dan but I am betting my money on Collins being their target. Fischer also reported that the Mavs were expected to make a significant offer to Collins this summer. So we know that Haynes says Mavs offered Kleber for Collins at the TDL (their biggest offer reported) and that Fischer claims they will make a big offer this summer. I haven't seen anyone else linked this strongly.
I do believe the Mavs made an offer for both Collins and Fournier, with the JJ trade being the fallback. ATL was not impressed with the Mavs offer at that time, Boston beat our offer for Fournier and thus JJ and Melli are Mavericks.
Could it be both Collins and Fournier? That would certainly be "aggressive". I think Boston would likely do the Fournier deal below. Once you have him, you can combine one of THJ/JRich and Maxi for Collins providing them real NBA players to compete with now. Atlanta reportedly has the hots for Lonzo using a package involving Bogdonovic and Reddish. If they do that, they could use someone like Richardson.
omahen Wrote: Wrote:You already mentioned this one. I doubt he still has such value at his advanced age and declined production. Performance with Mavs will be crucial for him. Assuming East coast is where he wants to be, this is what - New York, Brooklyn, Philly, Boston and Washington? New York has as much cap space as they want, so no SnT there. Boston is in the tax already, assuming they want to resign Fournier. Washington would be an interesting target as they should kill for a shooter. Philly and Brooklyn could both use a shooter.
Problem is - what do you want from them.
I haven't really expanded my thinking beyond Brooklyn (until now) mainly because of Brooklyn being Redick's preferred destination. But, between your question and my recollection that Dallas was "the loudest voice" pursuing Fournier, I wonder if there is something to do there. You pointed out the cap situation in Boston. They probably aren't giving Fournier four years at $15-$18mm. Might they be interested in a Redick one year rental while they wait for Nesmith to grow up?