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Goran Dragić is a Free Agent 

Post#1 » by HMFFL » Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:32 pm

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Post#2 » by arkuo » Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:35 pm

If Dallas wants him, their only leverage is for Luka to really convince him over the phone to come over. Other teams can offer better chances of going deeper in the playoffs.

Personally I dont think Luka is as excited to play with Dragic. Its not a make or break now that they have Dinwiddie.
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Post#3 » by Apz » Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:23 pm

Nah, would have to ditch burke, and im not even sure dragic is better then him now
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Post#4 » by Mr B » Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:18 am

Apz wrote:Nah, would have to ditch burke, and im not even sure dragic is better then him now

I read that not only do they want to keep Burke because he’s always ready and contributes when he’s called upon but his contract would work perfectly in potential trades. The one that likely gets cut is Ntilikina.

With that said I don’t know that the Mavs are still interested in Dragic. Dinwiddie fills their need for a ball handler. Also would Dragic want to come to Dallas and be the 4
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Post#5 » by HairyGOATee » Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:55 am

If the Mavs sign him, then they gotta waive someone. If they do that, that's dead money against the cap next season, and an expiring that goes to waste. The opportunity cost for an expiring is actually quite high because some teams will give up a lot of talent for expiring contracts.
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Post#6 » by Mr B » Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:24 am

HairyGOATee wrote:If the Mavs sign him, then they gotta waive someone. If they do that, that's dead money against the cap next season, and an expiring that goes to waste. The opportunity cost for an expiring is actually quite high because some teams will give up a lot of talent for expiring contracts.

Ntilikina or Brown are the most obviously choices to be waived. I’ve read they would rather keep Burke because of his contract.
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Post#7 » by arkuo » Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:07 am

The most obvious candidate to be waived (in case of any buyout signing) would be Ntlikina or Pinson as they expire in a few months time. Burke, Chriss and Boban all have 1 year left and waiving them would have their salaries count against the cap.

At this current point, I feel that the Mavs are lukewarm towards Dragic now that they have Dinwiddie. And getting Dinwiddie was a guarantee that you'll have another ball handler entering the playoffs rather than betting all your eggs on the Dragic basket only to have him sign with the Lakers.

Does 2022 Dragic feel better than say, Ntlikina or Pinson? Would be crazy to have Dragic, Dinwiddie, Brunson and Luka all in the same team. The ball movement would be crazy good with 4 point guards. Would be refreshing to see rather than THJ and DFS just standing behind the 3 point line to be honest.
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Post#8 » by dirkdiggler4177 » Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:02 am

Mavs should clearly cut Pinson if they can sign Dragic. I was surprised they cut Moses Brown before him, even if he sucks. Considering the Mavs have no centers.
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Post#9 » by swaggerbox » Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:09 am

Pinson is on a two-way contract. Best bet if Dragic makes it here is they cut Frank. Cutting Burke would create dead money against the cap next year
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Post#10 » by Mr B » Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:32 pm

arkuo wrote:The most obvious candidate to be waived (in case of any buyout signing) would be Ntlikina or Pinson as they expire in a few months time. Burke, Chriss and Boban all have 1 year left and waiving them would have their salaries count against the cap.

At this current point, I feel that the Mavs are lukewarm towards Dragic now that they have Dinwiddie. And getting Dinwiddie was a guarantee that you'll have another ball handler entering the playoffs rather than betting all your eggs on the Dragic basket only to have him sign with the Lakers.

Does 2022 Dragic feel better than say, Ntlikina or Pinson? Would be crazy to have Dragic, Dinwiddie, Brunson and Luka all in the same team. The ball movement would be crazy good with 4 point guards. Would be refreshing to see rather than THJ and DFS just standing behind the 3 point line to be honest.

Dragic is a good shooter too. It to mention he would be great insurance in case Dinwiddie gets hurt again.
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Post#11 » by 41Dirk41 » Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:50 am

No more needing Goran, anyway he will go to a contender.
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Post#12 » by HairyGOATee » Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:55 pm

Yeah, I don't think Dragic to Dallas is happening this season. Maybe it will during the offseason though.
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Post#13 » by HairyGOATee » Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:56 pm

dirkdiggler4177 wrote:Mavs should clearly cut Pinson if they can sign Dragic. I was surprised they cut Moses Brown before him, even if he sucks. Considering the Mavs have no centers.


Pinson and Moses Brown were on different types of contracts. Dragic can't sign a Two-Way Contract, so he'd have to be signed to the 15-man roster (standard contract). So, cutting Pinson doesn't clear up room for Dragic, but cutting someone like Ntilikina or Trey Burke does.
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Post#14 » by dirkdiggler4177 » Fri Feb 18, 2022 6:31 pm

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dirkdiggler4177 wrote:Mavs should clearly cut Pinson if they can sign Dragic. I was surprised they cut Moses Brown before him, even if he sucks. Considering the Mavs have no centers.


Pinson and Moses Brown were on different types of contracts. Dragic can't sign a Two-Way Contract, so he'd have to be signed to the 15-man roster (standard contract). So, cutting Pinson doesn't clear up room for Dragic, but cutting someone like Ntilikina or Trey Burke does.


Ahh, that makes sense.
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Post#15 » by HMFFL » Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:43 pm

HairyGOATee wrote:Yeah, I don't think Dragic to Dallas is happening this season. Maybe it will during the offseason though.
He would be beneficial as a role player for his experience, but overall, I believe he's washed up. At 35 years old my expectations are as low as they can be. I don't want him taking extended minutes from Brunson at the 1 spot.

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Post#16 » by HairyGOATee » Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:24 pm

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HairyGOATee wrote:Yeah, I don't think Dragic to Dallas is happening this season. Maybe it will during the offseason though.
He would be beneficial as a role player for his experience, but overall, I believe he's washed up. At 35 years old my expectations are as low as they can be. I don't want him taking extended minutes from Brunson at the 1 spot.

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Agreed, and right now, they seem to be fine with their guards. Plus, if they sign Dragic, they gotta cut someone, resulting in a dead cap hit and a loss of an expiring in the offseason. The Mavs will want to hold onto those, flip them, make room for Dragic, and then sign him at that time. They can wait a few months to make such a deal happen.

But of course, I think Dragic is a bit washed up to say the least.
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Post#17 » by HairyGOATee » Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:24 pm

dirkdiggler4177 wrote:
HairyGOATee wrote:
dirkdiggler4177 wrote:Mavs should clearly cut Pinson if they can sign Dragic. I was surprised they cut Moses Brown before him, even if he sucks. Considering the Mavs have no centers.


Pinson and Moses Brown were on different types of contracts. Dragic can't sign a Two-Way Contract, so he'd have to be signed to the 15-man roster (standard contract). So, cutting Pinson doesn't clear up room for Dragic, but cutting someone like Ntilikina or Trey Burke does.


Ahh, that makes sense.


They can bring Moses Brown back on a two-way contract though, if they want.
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Post#18 » by Darren » Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:10 pm

I don't know why so many people think Ntlikina should be waived with Sterring Brown on the roster. Ntilikina impacts game but Brown does not. I think Kidd suck.
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Post#19 » by Mr B » Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:41 am

Darren wrote:I don't know why so many people think Ntlikina should be waived with Sterring Brown on the roster. Ntilikina impacts game but Brown does not. I think Kidd suck.

You still think Kidd sucks after the year the Mavs are having? He’s vastly improved the Mavs defense.
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Post#20 » by Mr B » Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:46 pm

If Dragic is signed I think it will say a lot in how much influence Luka has on who his teammates are.

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