06-19-2021, 10:20 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-19-2021, 10:20 AM by dirkfansince1998.)
(06-19-2021, 09:46 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: One of the things I've been playing around with is figuring out the value of "air". What I mean is there is an asset value that you'd want in return for KP. I think we've identified a bunch of reasonable scenarios, so assume we get something useful but not great. Something that isn't often considered is the additional space we can generate if KP is trade matched (up to $6.4mm) or dealt at least partially to a cap room team (like Charlotte).
If you assume JRich opts in and you trade KP for a package totaling the minimum $25.3 that you'd have to take back, you have $30mm to work with. Maybe that is one max guy. Maybe it is splitting the room between THJ and someone. Let's optimistically pencil THJ in at $14mm. That extra $6.4mm is the difference between someone making $16mm and someone making $10mm. I realize it might be difficult to find a team that wants KP AND has exactly the right amount of dollars attached to guys we might want. But, there are ways to play with the numbers by adding bodies like Burke and JRich to the equation.
Great point. A lot of options. From matching salaries to an outright salary dump and everything in between. Intriguing possibilities for a new GM with the freedom (assuming Cuban allows it) to make some bigger changes. Could potentially create a lot of capspace and rebuild the roster around Luka.