Trade & FA 2024-25:

[SleepingHero]

If you are trying to free up the remainder of the MLE or the BAE that $2.4 million is significant. Now over the 5 years the dead money becomes an issue, and probably not worth 2.4 in any other circumstance. But if a player you like is available for 4-ish it is an option

The remainder of the MLE and BAE is available right now, All they have to do is waive AJ Lawson's non-guaranteed deal with no penalty and you've created the space.