Trade & FA 2025-26: Free Agency Starts 5pm CST/6pm EST

[Smitty]

So I assume these projections including paying a top 10 pick?  Which pick did you assume?

As a more general question, how much cap do the Mavs need to clear to get out from the tax assuming they pick around 7th next year?

Used Pick#8 and Pick#20. Roughly $11M total.

IF the Mavs do nothing at all this TDL, or in the Summer, via trade. They would have a payroll of ~$228M, with 14 roster spots.

Tax Line: $201.6M
1st Apron: $210.3M
2nd Apron: $223.1M

So, they'd need to clear ~$27M to avoid the tax next season with the 7th pick.