01-08-2026, 08:46 AM
(01-08-2026, 08:34 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I thought the possibilities of an AD deal that keeps Atlanta under the tax were tight when I was using the Fanspo number. But, if it's the smaller one Spotrac number (which I fear is true), this gets even more challenging once the Trae deal becomes official. It kind of lends credence to what Killer has said about why they might be holding this open. If deadlines make deals, Atlanta may have created a deadline.
If we end up with Kispert today, the two possibilities I see are KP/ZR/Kispert for either AD/Powell/Hardy or AD/Powell/D'Lo (assuming Risacher is in the deal). Either keeps Atlanta under the tax using your/Spotrac's smaller number and is a 3 for 3 that preserves the ability to waive Exum in order to sign Nembhard.
If you do this later and want to use Kennard instead of Kispert, then it is AD, Powell and Exum or Williams that keeps Atlanta under the tax (assuming Risacher is also in the deal).