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Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson could be headed elsewhere this offseason. He put together a career season and was a big part of why the Mavericks made it to the Western Conference Finals. That being said, there should be plenty of interest in Brunson this summer. He's an unrestricted free agent, which isn't great for the Mavericks' odds of bringing him back. The New York Knicks are reportedly gaining major momentum in their bid to sign Brunson. They moved Kemba Walker and his $9 million salary, which is a great sign. The goal is to clear up around $25 million in order to bring in Brunson. The Knicks moving Walker on draft night is a great step forward, so they could very well make a strong push for Brunson. A move to New York could be great for Brunson's fantasy value, but we'll see what happens this summer.
The Rockets are trading forward/center Christian Wood to the Mavericks in exchange for the No. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Also included, Dallas is sending Boban Marjanovic, Marquese Chriss, Trey Burke, and Sterling Brown, who are all on expiring contracts. Wood has been a capable producer during his two seasons in Houston, averaging 19.1 points and 9.9 boards while shooting 38.2% from deep. He's due to make $14.3 million this season, providing much-needed support for a Dallas team sorely lacking a stable presence underneath the basket. The 26-year-old has had issues staying healthy over the years, and his free throw percentage has dipped during his tenure in Houston. However, he has been a consistent double-double threat, something that shouldn't change moving ahead.
Upcoming free-agent guardJalen Brunson is expected to draw plenty of interest in July. However, the Mavericks can pay him more than any other franchise in the league, so it's possible Brunson could sign a deal offered by Dallas. Yet, rumblings have surfaced that general manager Nico Harrison isn't sold on paying the 25-year-old the money he is looking for, making a sign-and-trade to New York a realistic scenario. Nevertheless, if Brunson ends up with the Knicks this season, he has an excellent chance to be the club's top offensive option, a role he isn't likely to hold in Dallas playing alongside Luka Doncic.
Free-agent guard Jalen Brunson reportedly wants to receive a larger contract than the one Fred VanVleet signed back in 2020. As a result, any team interested in acquiring Brunson over the summer should be prepared to pay at least $85 million over the next four seasons. Unquestionably, the 25-year-old will receive more than enough offers, primarily after averaging a career-high 16.3 points in 2021-22. Rick Brunson, his father, was recently hired by the Knicks as an assistant, so it's likely New York remains in the running. However, the Mavs have Bird rights, meaning the team can pay Brunson more if he stays in Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic is expected to remain on the roster. The big man has one year remaining on his current deal and is due to make $3.5 million this season. Despite averaging only 4.3 points and 1.7 rebounds throughout 23 appearances during the 2021-22 campaign, the 33-year-old is a proven locker room leader, so the team would like to keep him at all costs. Still, it's unlikely he will see interest from fantasy managers heading into October. Yet, if he can carve out a more consistent role in the lineup, he'll be worth a look in deeper formats. Marjanovic may also get a start here or there during the year, so he may also receive some waiver consideration from those dealing with injuries.
