Apparently Batum might be on the block. Would you trade for him? Bear in mind that he's paid a shit ton, is shooting poorly, seems always to have nagging injuries these days, and most of you crowed when we dumped him. If you do want to trade for him - show the trade that you would do.
Some nights, I'd trade something decent for him. Other nights, a Top-55 protected 2nd round pick. He hasn't changed.
As long as Turner goes, sure. Clifford coached Harkless as a rookie in Orlando, he might be of interest, but they could probably do better.
I voted no, because he's having arguably his worst year, and is owed a TON of money. In his prime (he's still overrated) yes, but not anymore.
It's only one year longer than Turner - and that last year could turn into a nice expiring contract. I know, I know, we never seem to make use of RLECs, but still.
How does his worst year compare to Hark and ETs worst years, or best years for that matter? How does his future salary compare to ET + Harkless's future salary?
Let me put it another way - we're paying Turner/Harkless RIGHT NOW what Nic will make in the FINAL year of his contract.
You know damn well that's not going to turn into an expiring deal. He's gonna opt in to 27 Mil and would be a fool not to.
True, but Rasta's proposed deal gets us under the luxury tax, which gets us out of the repeater tax, which saves us a lot of $$$..... but yes, Batum's contract is huge.
No, that's what I'm saying, he'll opt in for one more year than Turner/Hark - and that final year could conceivably be a nice expiring contract trade asset. But yeah, we never seem to use them to any advantage, but hope springs eternal!
No idea. Maybe they're as tired of Nic as we are of Turner? Turner is, if nothing else, healthier than Nic!
I guess long term it does save them money since Turner and Harkless aren’t under control as long as Batum. We’d probably have to throw in Swanigan
