The Mavs are ready to use their MLE on DeSagana Diop -- $31 million over five years -- but DallasBasketball.com reports they'd rather do a sign-and-trade with the Nets. The Nets can give Diop anything they want, but the Mavs are limited to the MLE. So, if a deal can be worked by July 9, the Nets would get something back and the Mavs would be able to use the MLE on someone else. A third team could be brought in.
- Mavs Want Diop To Be A Sign-And-Trade - Mike Fisher - DallasBasketball.com
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