05-21-2023, 06:29 PM
(05-21-2023, 05:07 PM)omahen Wrote: I know lots of people will not like it, but the Kyrie part seems very realistic. Giving up half of assets Mavs had for a player that can walk in the summer would be crazy even for Mavs. So, it sounds very reasonable promises were made and also, that Mavs were in no position to bargain. Basically same thing as with KP.
The Ayton part is far more speculative, especially around the details, how a deal would look like. But again, there was a lot of smoke from everywhere regarding that one.
I'm going to continue to hold out some hope. The 3/1 makes sense from Kyrie's side and it is a quote from an agent saying it is his understanding. A four year extension was all he could have gotten in the talks with Brooklyn, and I'm hoping the starting point for Dallas in their 'gentlemen's agreement' at the TDL is improving on the Brooklyn offer. Brooklyn wanted performance stipulations that would have cost Kyrie money if he didn't meet certain criteria. So, the 'Max' part (I'm hoping) could mean without stipulations for the entirety of the amount he agrees to. as opposed to the full max starting at $46.9mm. An extra $7mm or so (with Kyrie getting Luka money) would really help.
It appears the Ayton talk isn't as well sourced as the Kyrie part. It is more of an "I'm hearing there is interest" deal, but once he gets past that, the package part is all speculation. Recall that the son of Hardaway's agent is now in the Phoenix front office. In a deal done in June, THJ/McGee covers the needed salary. If #10 is also involved, it seems it should go to a third party to bring Phoenix a center. If #10 has to go out, I'd rather it end up in Indy with the Pacers also taking McGee. Turner and THJ go to Phoenix. I'd love for Dallas to then get back something from among 26, 29 and 32.