03-17-2021, 10:51 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-17-2021, 10:57 AM by HanspardShowerVoice.)
Right, seems to be a rather large disparity from what Fisher reports on Gordon and what people "think" Gordon is worth. Fisher also reported that the Nets were trying to get Gordon before the draft for one of Dimwiddie/LaVert + a draft pick. The Nets dealt their 1st round pick for Shamet, so maybe that deal was already in place and they unsuccessfully tried to secure another 1st round pick for a potential Gordon trade.
I thought the Athletic article brought up a good point regarding Fournier on how close the Magic already are to the luxury tax next year without resigning Fournier. They've already got $118 tied up for next year. Aside from paying Vuc high end talent money, they're paying premium for a lot of high middle class players like Isaac ($17.5), Fultz ($16.5), Gordon ($16.5) and Ross ($12.5). Then just sunk cost money on nearly unplayable guys like Aminu and Bamba (~18 million combined). I suspect they'll want to resign Khem Birch, as they consider him a breakout player to build on going forward. So I do think there is some imperative for them to move some salary either at the trade deadline or the summer.
I thought the Athletic article brought up a good point regarding Fournier on how close the Magic already are to the luxury tax next year without resigning Fournier. They've already got $118 tied up for next year. Aside from paying Vuc high end talent money, they're paying premium for a lot of high middle class players like Isaac ($17.5), Fultz ($16.5), Gordon ($16.5) and Ross ($12.5). Then just sunk cost money on nearly unplayable guys like Aminu and Bamba (~18 million combined). I suspect they'll want to resign Khem Birch, as they consider him a breakout player to build on going forward. So I do think there is some imperative for them to move some salary either at the trade deadline or the summer.