Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

[SleepingHero]

Cato statement was taken hugely out of context. It was just his opinion, not insider info he was reporting. Here is the full quote:

It requires tact, but the Mavericks should simply tell Irving upfront what contract they would like for him to re-sign, and while he certainly has the right to leave, they don’t plan to assist any other team in acquiring him. They have the most appealing offer.

Thanks for the clarification. That definitely changes the context of the entire statement. Still, can't help but agree with Cato's thinking, as it's the simplest for all parties. Tell Kyrie your number (and make sure it's significant enough no other team can come reasonably close), and tell him you aren't helping any other teams to sign your rights unless it's for an all-star. 


Problem is, I think Cubes will forget he needs to make an offer that is more than what other teams can offer, based on history.