TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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I like this but I feel like Rui's value is probably higher than just Bullock coming back.

I don´t know. Most teams are aware of the Wizards situation with Kuzma/Hachimura. They never feel like a luxury tax team. They paid $7M once in 2017.

So let´s assume Kuzma gets $25M and that Porzingis actually opts in.

That leaves about the size of a Bullock salary to stay right on the projected tax line. If they extend Barton as well, they´ll probably have to go into the tax. So they do not have much leverage to balance a win now move with their cap structure. I don´t see much more than a 2nd round pick to be honest. Maybe the answer is another player on a rookie deal. That would take us out of the equation.

Regardless it is these kind of moves, we have never looked at in the past, that are the only way out of this mess. Take advantage of teams with roster logjams or cap struggles and try to find hidden young potential.