Last year I told you they didn’t have money to sign Brunson and you told me I was wrong. Agree generally on Brunson not being worth it but they somehow need a second star. Problem for them is they are a top ten payroll team but not a top ten roster. 19-16 this year. No championship until they surround him with better players. Jordan couldn’t do it alone. Lebron could not although he got a ragtag Cleveland team to the finals one year.
https://hoopshype.com/salaries/
Someone walking for nothing is the worst thing that can happen to an NBA roster, good GMs find a way to flip players they can't or won't resign for something. The Mavs don't have any young players that teams will be willing to trade for stars. Their picks are encumbered for years, even then, what team is trading a star for a picks that will likely be in the 20s? If Luca ever wins a ring, it's because he's moved on from Dallas to a better situation.
https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/future_drafts/team
