FA: Kemba Walker to DAL | his knee is "not good"

[michaeltex]

No. And no.

There is no angle to trade KW as part of a bigger deal so the other team can waive him. Part of the problem is that a non-guarantee deal doesn't count in the matching math at all.

But he can't be traded anyhow. The TDL is sooner than the 90 days you have to wait. And then, he will be a FA again.

This is a "tryout" or "make good" deal, exactly like Facu's. He's here day-to-day or week-to-week, staying only as long as they think he adds value. Until Jan 10, he can be waived with no further obligation, just pay for the part of the season he was here (at the league-subsidized minimum rate), which allows them to see if they like what they get. And, of course, it's the cheapest contract possible.

After Jan 10, his deal automatically would be guaranteed for the rest of the season, if he's still on the roster. So that's a bit of a deadline for him to show his worth (if he makes it that far, of course). worth by then,

Thanks for the clarification.

He is "dumpable" if a TDL deal arises where DAL has to take back an extra player in a 1-for-2 or 2-for-3 swap.

So, yeah, another tryout but with a high recognition name this time. But not an impediment to upgrading the roster. Although KW is probably an upgrade over Facu.