[Tim MacMahon] Mavs C Richaun Holmes waived his $1.8 million trade kicker, sources told ESPN. That allowed the Mavs to beef up the offer sheet to Matisse Thybulle, but Portland opted to match. Mavs still have MLE to use and are $10.9M under the first apron/hard cap, per @BobbyMarks42.
Mavs C Richaun Holmes waived his $1.8 million trade kicker, sources told ESPN. That allowed the Mavs to beef up the offer sheet to Matisse Thybulle, but Portland opted to match. Mavs still have MLE to use and are $10.9M under the first apron/hard cap, per @BobbyMarks42.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 7, 2023
by Rhystanz
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Solid team first move. I like this guy now and hope he gets a shot at PT.
Good, now use that flexibility and assets to get a starting center
Ok I already love you Richaun
What’s the best case scenario for the rest of the MLE that isn’t PJ?
This also positively effects the TPE. Credits to CBAMavs on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/CBAMavs/status/1677372684374605824?t=X4kxtlqhm1z651usWwEBKw&s=19
> Holmes had no real reason to do this. It’s one thing when a superstar takes less to come back to the team he’s spent his whole career with…it’s pretty selfless for Richaun to do this while coming to a new team. Respect 🫡
> Our TPE is bigger because of this too
> $4,953,980
He’s starting at a center now.
He did this for no reason. Good dude, like him already as a dude. Hopefully he can play better here than he did the last couple years in Sacramento.
damn, that’s a big chunk of change. Cuban better be taking care of the dude
My mans more loyal than Dame Lillard lol
I think Holmes can be our stopgap center for half a season until lively catches up to speed. Am I drinking the copium? Maybe
that’s a MASSIVE concession from a player, damn.
Wood would never
I’m so happy to see we have a guy looking at the big picture and how he can be a part of it, we don’t need a guy just looking out for himself
So he waived the kicker to help us with MLE, but then it doesn’t look like we will be able to use it…. I’m assuming we can’t give it back now? I really appreciate what he did but also kinda feel bad he is now missing out on almost a 20% bonus for nothing!
Respect
Maverick legend Richaun Holmes
I just had a good feeling about Holmes. Maybe he’s washed but I have a feeling he may surprise everyone
Big props to Holmes for this, I know 7 billion people that wouldn’t turn down that amount of money for the good of the team
Let him be the starter for this.
Damn, that’s a very big gift and a very rare gesture from a new role player — the Mavs need to make sure this guy is given every chance to succeed here.
My man
Ok let’s give this man a chance first.
I understand that NBA salaries are not the reality of most of us. I am not sure if my employer said to me will you waive your $1,800 Christmas bonus so we can bring in this other guy to help the company. I’m pretty sure my answer would be GFYS.
Impressive gesture – fan of the guy already. Hope he works out here.
Talk about WANTING to play in Dallas! Wow