The X-Factor Tim Hardaway Jr.: DAL to give long term extension?

[SleepingHero]

If Mavs did extend THJ I don't think Mavs could clear a max spot even if they dumped Wright for nothing.

Of course they can. Why do you assume THJ is unmovable if you extend him? If Giannis comes knocking, you trade any 2 man combination of Wright, Powell and THJ to get to max spot. I don't think there will be any other max player. Is 29 year old Oladipo a max player?

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Lebron James, Blake Griffin, and Chris Paul all have player options that year.

Gordon Hayward, Mike Conley, Kyle Lowry, Demar DeRozan, Jrue Holiday, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis (if he elects to take his PO, which he probably won't but still). Steven Adams, Oladipo like you mentioned. 

And those are just the big names. There are still a slew of other quality role players available.