Courted, Jalen Brunson should end the season in Dallas | NBA

Author of the best season of his career, with 15.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists on average in 31 minutes (50% in shots, 35% in 3-pts and 80% in free throws), it is an understatement that Jalen Brunson has chosen his moment to shine very well, since he is about to become free agent unprotected for the very first time this summer.

However, ten days before the trade deadline and as specified ESPN, nothing indicates that the Mavericks will separate from their pocket leader (1m85) to avoid seeing him leave without the slightest consideration in a few months. Especially since it could be that the former resident of Villanova extends to Dallas, which would currently be his will.

Provided, of course, that the Texan leaders align themselves with the salary claims of their player, who has become a holder. Salary claims which are also likely to be quite high, since it is rumored that Jalen Brunson would seek a contract of 80 million dollars over four years. He who, let’s remember, has never received more than 1.8 million dollars a year since his arrival in the league.

But ESPN nevertheless adds that the Mavs will think twice before keeping the 33rd pick of the 2018 Draft, if and only if a significant offer lands on their table. It remains to be seen whether the Knicks or the Pistons, who would be interested in the services of the 25-year-old point guard, will offer something to crack the front office Mavericks…