08-31-2026, 04:45 PM
(08-31-2026, 03:31 PM)ACMFFL Wrote: It could also mean that Masai has no interest in trading PJ while his value is at an all-time low; perhaps he believes PJ could be more useful to the Mavs than questionable draft compensation and end-of-bench players..
Unlike Brooklyn and Minnesota—who were in a rush to move salary—the Mavs have no reason to part with PJ just for the sake of it.
Even in the current aprons era, teams don't hesitate to allocate 12% of the cap to their fourth or fifth-best player; if PJ returns to his previous form, he could easily attract more appealing offers than he currently does.
On paper, the Mavs have a crowded frontcourt, but that assumes Lively is healthy and ready to play. Until then, there is plenty of room for both veterans and young talents:
20 Gafford, 20 Aldama, 5 Morez, 3 PJ
27 PJ, 15 Morez, 4 Aldama, 2 Flagg
24 Flagg, 24 Marshall
24 Christie, 24 Risacher
30 Irving, 12 De Larrea, 6 Flagg
Yeah that Marshall extension was pretty dang dumb