Very interesting piece. I have also noticed the following:
I suspect first-round picks will be for sale in this draft," one team executive said.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2954...l-problems
This might be a very good time to seize an opportunity, if Cuban pockets are deep enough. Another couple of interesting quotes:
1) But the signs already point to hard decisions coming and possible player movement to handle the money challenges.
2) With few exceptions, no one wants to make long-term commitments right now
Orlando we were discussing lately (Gordon), has 122 mil commited salary without the 2019 and 2020 rookies coming to the books. The ability to take money might be very valuable. Problem with Mavs is, we can't just take money, we also need to send it back
I suspect first-round picks will be for sale in this draft," one team executive said.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2954...l-problems
This might be a very good time to seize an opportunity, if Cuban pockets are deep enough. Another couple of interesting quotes:
1) But the signs already point to hard decisions coming and possible player movement to handle the money challenges.
2) With few exceptions, no one wants to make long-term commitments right now
Orlando we were discussing lately (Gordon), has 122 mil commited salary without the 2019 and 2020 rookies coming to the books. The ability to take money might be very valuable. Problem with Mavs is, we can't just take money, we also need to send it back