RipPizzaGuy wrote:Side news - Toronto, Mavs, Heat all tried to maintain flexibility for next summer which now doesn't look all that great. Wonder if we see them start to make some bigger trades now.
Moved this here so as to not distract from what should be a Bucks celebration thread, but you bring up obviously an important point as to how it impacted the 3 teams who have been transparent for 2 years what their plan was.
I actually don't know that those teams missed out on much. Toronto might could have kept one or both of Ibaka/Gasol if they were willing to extend long-term deals, but while they will miss them this year with Baynes/Len instead I don't think long-term that's a big loss.
Miami and Dallas missed out on Gallo I guess as we know both teams have had interest. But while I really like Gallo's offense I don't know that its a huge loss.
And I think Miami will explore Harden but otherwise keep their cap next year and chase Kawhi. Dallas, I expect Donnie to get very aggressive by the deadline and look to take on salary in an attempt to upgrade as has long been Dallas' MO. Toronto is a tougher read, but I have tons of faith in Masai.
This was a massive blow to all three franchises, but all very well run with Masai and Riley at the very top of the game and Donnie on that next tier down. I'm sure they have all been working on what's the plan if he signs the supermax.
