Exclusive Ayton is agreeing to buyout

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  1. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    We probably could have got a second if we took on more money. At that point, I'd rather take the cap savings from a buyout.
     
    B-Roy, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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    If it’s a one year deal with the next team I bet he balls out. Fools gold.
     
    LayneStaley, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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    How many more players does this guy need to just give up for free before you question his ineffective negotiation skills?
     
    illmatic99, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    No amount of negotiation can save the fact that DeAndre Ayton is a terrible player and there's a reason no one wants him.
     
    B-Roy, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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    Salary dump move to free cap space after paying Jrue and taking on his deal
     
    riverman, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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    Cronin should not have brought him in in the first place, then?
     
    illmatic99, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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    Would love to see a side by side breakdown of what Cronin has gained and lost. Like what’s the net result from all his transactions. I don’t keep up or care that much usually but it seems like the ledger is getting more and more lopsided
     
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    Huh? Still have to pay him.
     
    illmatic99, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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    He’s not terrible
     
    GoZers, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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    I like that we kept Duop
     
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    The only way Joe could deal him was to include value, like Deni or Tou.

    what does this mean for cap space etc ie all the finances ?
     
    Cugel, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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    Remember when people told us giving up Norm Powell for Keon Johnson was a good move?

    How about Josh Hart for Kris Murray?
     
    illmatic99, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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    Depending on the deal ayton gets we may have unlocked the MLE to use.

    we also get a roster spot.
     
    Freshtown, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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    So we have 2 roster spots now right? 3 for 1 Grant trade coming?
     
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    They’re negotiating that now but if he’s bought out he’s off the books. Grant and holiday are the only big contracts left
     
    riverman, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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    I honestly don't care about the individual transactions, this team was devoid of talent, athletic ability and hope when he started, it's much better now and last year was the most enjoyable to me since 2018.

    I expect some transactions to be fantastic (Deni, Tou), some to be meh (DA, Ant) and some bad (GP2, Grant). I don't expect perfection from anyone.

    Is this team more interesting and exciting than the one he started with? You bet. Is it more fun to watch? Yes. Am I hopeful for the future? I am.
     
    andalusian, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    He was matching salary in a Dame trade.
     
    B-Roy, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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    A LOT of teams need C's, vet min is hugely unlikely IMO, would not be surprised at something close to the MLE
     
    Blazinaway, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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    Kris Murray the shooter who shot 27% from three last year
     
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    I’d guess he didn’t want to go to the team that would’ve traded for him
     
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