Free agency starts in a few weeks, but rumors have already started to swirl about a key starter of the Western Conference Champions
The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a run to the NBA Finals fueled by an elite defense over the second half of the season. Trading for P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford in February and inserting them into the starting lineup alongside Derrick Jones Jr. gave the Mavs an elite defense to pair with the spectacular scoring duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
One of those starters is the only key free agent for the Mavs and could see a lot of demand this offseason. Derrick Jones Jr. signed as the last member of the team in August on a minimum contract and wasn't seen on a national level as someone who could move the needle for this team. He turned in a career-best season in points and 3-point shooting while displaying high-flying athleticism on lob finishes and was arguably the team's best perimeter defender.
There was a rumor floating around that Anunoby wasn't "thrilled" with the Knicks' most recent offer to keep him this summer, so they may be in the market for a starting wing if they can't come to terms with their prized free agent. With Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle on team-friendly deals, relative to the market, they could be players in free agency.
While Jones has openly stated he wants to stay in Dallas, business is business, and he hasn't made enough in his career where he can afford to take a large pay cut in order to win. Teams can negotiate with their free agents now before free agency starts in a few weeks so the Mavs could end these rumors before they even begin, but they will need to unload some contracts as well.
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