The Mavericks knew, hey, whether there's another team in the bidding or not, we're going to have to pay him a lot of money. They got him for less than the max and their mid level exception is open. Maybe he'll be bought in because he is a really talented player. Do I think that's going to happen? No, I think this is going to end in Inferno.
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the first day of NBA free agency including a huge contract for Fred VanVleet, why he is a perfect fit for Houston, the significance of Kyrie returning to Dallas for the Mavs, how much better the Lakers got, some puzzling moves around the league and more! Plus, what player yet to be signed may have the biggest impact on the NBA?
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