12-19-2025, 01:58 PM
(12-19-2025, 01:05 PM)michaeltex Wrote: I agree with the AD comments. Seems like he hits the floor more than any other big man I know.
If we look at OKC, I'm not sure anybody is a contender this season. But at some point, they are going to have to slough off picks and/or players because you can only pay 15 guaranteed contracts and FRPs are guaranteed contract picks. They have 3 in 2026 (although UTA's pick may not convey), 3 in 2027 (at least 2 will convey). Feels like a traffic jam building. Their cap goes up from $187MM this season to $246MM next season over only 14 players (if all TOs are picked up).
Well they have a top 5 pick coming this year and next year, too. Those Clippers are only getting worse next year. That alone might be enough to transition into the next dynasty. The best Kawhi punishment would be to strip the Clippers of their 2027 first.
