(03-23-2021, 09:22 AM)loki Wrote: I think they'll try to bring Holmes back, but the point is that Dallas could sign him outright with cap space. If they get Holmes to agree to a deal and then go back to Sacramento with that offer, I believe the Kings take it rather than get nothing in return. If they truly hate WCS or Burke, the Mavs could pay a 3rd team to absorb them.
Assuming Mavs dump Powell for cap space and renounce WCS, Mavs would have only 65 million committed, not counting the JRich option. Big question is, how much would it cost to resign JRich and THJ (assuming there is a mutual interest). I estimate JRich comparison contract could be KCP one (40 mil for 3 years), unless he improves dramatically and THJ could be Harris one (some 70 mil for 4 years). That would amount to some 30 mil in first year, leaving Mavs with some 15 mil of cap space. Likely enough for a decent addition like Holmes or fan favorite Oubre. Short for upper tier of available players.
Btw - I haven't seen JRue sign an extension with Bucks yet
Edit: forgot to include OPJ to that roughly 15 (or less) per list