OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: JUNE 2023

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  1. blazerkor

    blazerkor Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, never, not every off season or anything like that. Grant has already agreed to be overpaid by us and Joe will not go back on it unless he's going total youth rebuild.
     
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    so then, CP3 is guaranteed 15.8M. Assuming the stretch, 5.27M next season. Meaning the Suns are around 140M in guarantees for 5 players. That's 5-6M ABOVE the salary cap. And they need 9 more players and don't have a pick this year. And because of the Stepian Rule they have exactly 0 first's to trade

    I guess they will be swimming in the veteran free agent pool most of the time
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Can stretch over 5 yrs to get 3 mil hit. Much easier to stay below the apron. That Ayton contract is a killer.
     
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    it removes 24-25M from their cap, and without waiving they were already over the tax line...with 6 players

    that Durant trade was a defining moment for the franchise

    can only stretch for 3 years unless they guarantee the 2nd season. Much better to stretch 15M over 3 than 60M over 5
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Did not know this.
     
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    Is CP3 really that attractive of a FA? Perpetually injured and ancient.
     
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    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    Ayton to Portland , for Nurk & #23 works in a cap move. Saves the Suns some much needed cheddar, and they get a pick. Beggars can't be choosy. Ayton gets a new team to prove his ability and worth.
     
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    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

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    Maybe to the Lakers
     
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  9. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    That doesnt work cap wise. And I also don't want to be the dumb team that takes on Ayton on year two of his 34 mil/yr deal for his shoddy production. He gets paid double what Nurk does. Not worth it in this new CBA.
     
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    Nurkic at 15.625M X 1.25 + 100K = 19.63M. Ayton makes 30.9M so the trade is 11.3M short

    Blazers would need to send 24.7M in salary. Have to wait till the off-season when raises take effect then the Blazers can trade Nurk +Little + Keon. But I don't see any reason for the Blazers to add the 23rd pick

    I guess it could be something like that trade for Ayton. and Ant + Knox + 23 to Chicago for DDR + Portland's picks back

    Dame
    Sharpe
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    with Scoot/Miller/Amen + Thybulle + Eubanks + tax-MLE off the bench. But I seriously doubt the Vulcans will sign off on that much salary
     
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    I do not believe that tweet is accurate
     
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    That is a good spot for him, but LA seems more likely.
     
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    It was ok'd by Fanspo. I checked it. But maybe Fanspo is poppycock.
     
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    Boston, Lakers, bucks, New York, Miami, New Orleans, Chicago could have some new ideas now?
     
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    God that guy comes off as such a huge douche.
     
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    CP3 to the Celtics is perfect for him and Boston.
     
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  20. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Honestly, the Suns probably need cheap players more than they need cap savings. Nurk/Nas/Keon for Ayton wouldn't be a terrible idea.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jun 7, 2023
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