The Dallas Mavericks have received a pleasant surprise from Jalen Brunson, as he has emerged as a legitimate star for the organization. He's played an important role for Dallas in the playoffs so far. For that reason, rumors are other teams are chomping at the bit to potentially sign the young guard during the NBA free agency. The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons are leading the charge.
According to ESPN, rumors are swirling that Jalen Brunson's free agency stock is drastically rising. Apparently, the Pistons, “see how well Brunson fits with Doncic and envision him similarly enhancing Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft who is also a big-bodied scorer and playmaker.” It sounds like if the Mavs fail to negotiate a contract with the rising star, he'll be leaving elsewhere in free agency.
The Knicks are another team rumored to be all-in on acquiring Jalen Brunson. His family has close ties with the organization. Due to the family relationship, many believe Brunson is bound to sign with New York, per ESPN. We'll see how it plays out, but the Mavs could be put in a tough spot in the offseason. Either they re-sign Jalen Brunson to a big extension or risk losing him while saving cap space.
Regardless, Brunson has been balling out and other NBA teams are taking notice. He seems like the perfect second option for any franchise, especially for a team looking to become a playoff contender in 2023. Look for Jalen Brunson's free agency stock to continue rising, as he is proving to be incredibly reliable for the Mavs in the NBA Playoffs.
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