08-04-2021, 05:52 PM
(08-04-2021, 05:41 PM)F Gump Wrote: Not a permissible contract in a sign-and-tra"at around the MLE.
Ok so instead of a 2+1 make it 3 years with the 3rd being unguaranteed.
(08-04-2021, 05:41 PM)F Gump Wrote: "at around the MLE." ....Niot going to entice LM, who can take one year at about the MLE anytime he wants it, and then be UFA next summer
At this point the money has all but dried up. According to Spotrac the only team with cap space right now is the Spurs with 5 mil. The question becomes not "does MLE money entice Markkenen" but rather "does this role allow Markkanen to shine so he can cash in next free agency."
I don't think he'll get that on the Bulls at all. He's expressed interest to come here on the other hand.
(08-04-2021, 05:41 PM)F Gump Wrote: "Can always trade either of them later" ....If you're paying LM more than anyone is bidding, finding a taker in trade for that contract - and getting something you want in return -- is not a given. And, many already see trading KP as a dead end too..
Fair point. I don't see Markknnen at MLE money as an overpay though. Especially because I think he'll shine next to Luka in the Maxi role. He's a fallen angel type where his value can be rebuilt. He's still only 23.
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