06-23-2025, 09:17 PM
(06-23-2025, 09:03 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: It is tea leaf reading time. As readings go, that’s a pretty good one.
If he wasn’t agreeing to a trade to a specific place, why not sign for a few dollars more than the limit. I think the tea leaves say he’s being moved. What is odd is why wait? Does a specific player need to be available in the draft? Does Kyrie’s number play a role?
Hitting the max for extend-and-trade and securing a trade kicker he can either waive or not waive to block any surprise destinations...these don't feel like coincidental facts.
I think he's pretty overpaid on this deal to be the third best center on a team, but as a STARTER on some other team? Good for all involved, possibly.