11-08-2024, 10:12 AM
(11-08-2024, 09:37 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I am not sure a move will come this year, but looking forward. My thought process is someone who can play 3 and 4, shoot 37 plus from 3 and defend multiple positions. Tough to find. It would help clean up the roster a little if they found that player, especially with an aging Klay. Maybe this year it is Marshall who fills this role. Or maybe eventually it is Omax (he has a long way to go though).
On the other hand, with Luka's size maybe a smaller(ish) player would work. Derrick White or Jrue type. Darn Boston making all the smart moves. Although these moves probably would be tough to fit now because not sure Klay or the Jrue caliber player would like a bench role.
Good points all.
FWIW, BOS is currently at $197M with 14 contracts. The starting 5 are at ~$169.5M with the cap at ~$148M. Next season they are at $226M with just 11 players and the starting 5 will make $197M with the cap only going up 10% to $163M. I'll leave it to someone smarter than me to add luxury taxes. They have a nice team, but for how long can they afford it?
For comparison, for this season, DAL is at $176M total/$130M starting with 15 contracts.