2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[SleepingHero]

Does anyone think there is a chance we see a Waive and Stretch this off-season.  I'm thinking specifically of Bertans.  Normally I'd scoff at the idea, but LT math may make this worth at least considering.  The way I understand the rule is we'd take his remaining guaranteed salary ($38mm) and divide it over 2x remaining seasons plus one.  So, we'd be eating $5.43mm per year for the next seven years.  At first blush, eating $38mm for a player capable of making a marginal contribution is just silly.   Dallas will have that albatross on it's cap sheet for the rest of Luka's 20's.

This was a very entertaining post. Thanks for making it and starting the conversation.

As to your initial question- Is there a chance we see a S/W specifically on Bertans- I don't think so. Mainly because while it could save some money, it doesn't really allow the team to make a noticeable move that makes them better, all the while costing them 5.5 mil for 7 years. Further, like FGump said, even if we're saving 10 mil this season (and 30 some odd mil in tax savings), Bertans roster spot has to be replaced by someone and that will cost them money anyhow and further lower whatever savings Cuban is searching for.

Just doesn't make sense to me especially because a team trying to contend doesn't just make role players go away and pay them to stay home unless they are so royally bad bringing them around the team is a detriment to success. I don't think Bertans is at that level, and while overpaid he does bring some valuable shooting. 

It all boils down to whether or not Cuban actually values winning or his pocketbook. He's said over and over he's willing to pay for a good team. Well, the team just made the WCF. Time for Cuban to put his money where his mouth is.