07-10-2026, 12:10 PM
(07-10-2026, 12:02 PM)Smitty Wrote: I don’t disagree with any of this, in fact I agree with most of it. I’m only offering a reason for the “trade Klay” or “buyout Klay” talk. The latest Stein report certainly feels like that’s where we’re headed. Like others have said, I’m on board with the “do right by Klay” approach. If you can’t find a trade, then let him go - if that’s what he prefers.
If he’s on the team next season, I’m perfectly fine with it. At 36, he’s still better than all the young guys I mentioned.
Sorry, this do-right-by thing is one of the most irritating philosophies that gets bantered around on this board. This is a business and it’s about winning. For years Cuban did these things and it screwed us over again and again and it made his product less valuable which is why he ultimately sold.
Plus for all you know Klay loves it here. For all we know the Mavs win a championship in 2028.
I’m not on board with letting him go if that’s what he wants. I’m on board with him contributing in a meaningful way exactly as he is being paid to do.