No real rest for the defending champs. Fresh off winning the franchise’s first NBA title in 40 years, the Golden State Warriors have one pretty big decision to make in the coming days. They have to find a way to shed David Lee’s $15.5 million salary for the 2015-16 season from their salary cap. Immediately after Golden State defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals last week, it was reported that the two sides would work together to find the best possible fit for the two-time All-Star. Doing the math, Grantland’s Zach Lowe came to the conclusion that it would cost Golden State about $50 million to keep Lee on the roster for next season. Of course, that number takes into account the team going over the $100 million luxury tax threshold and re-signing Draymond Green to a max deal, both of which seem to be near guarantees right now. Other teams around the NBA know what pickle the Warriors are in right here, and they are looking to cash in big time. According to Lowe, Golden State is willing to give up its first-round pick (30th overall) to sweeten the pot in any potential Lee deal. However, the team has no intention of going beyond that for pure salary cap relief. Complicating things here is the fact that other teams will likely want more than just the 30th pick in any potential salary dump. Further complicating things, and potentially to the Warriors advantage, their owners have some of the deepest pockets in the Association. - See more at: http://sportsnaut.com/2015/06/keepi...st-the-warriors-about-50-million-next-season/
Keeping David Lee could cost Warriors $50M next season No real rest for the defending champs. Fresh off winning the franchise’s first NBA title in 40 years, the Golden State Warriors have one pretty big decision to make in the coming days. They have to find a way to shed David Lee’s $15.5 million salary for the 2015-16 season from their salary cap. Immediately after Golden State defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals last week, it was reported that the two sides would work together to find the best possible fit for the two-time All-Star. Doing the math, Grantland’s Zach Lowe came to the conclusion that it would cost Golden State about $50 million to keep Lee on the roster for next season. Of course, that number takes into account the team going over the $100 million luxury tax threshold and re-signing Draymond Green to a max deal, both of which seem to be near guarantees right now. Other teams around the NBA know what pickle the Warriors are in right here, and they are looking to cash in big time. According to Lowe, Golden State is willing to give up its first-round pick (30th overall) to sweeten the pot in any potential Lee deal. However, the team has no intention of going beyond that for pure salary cap relief. Complicating things here is the fact that other teams will likely want more than just the 30th pick in any potential salary dump. Further complicating things, and potentially to the Warriors advantage, their owners have some of the deepest pockets in the Association. - See more at: http://www.prosportsdaily.com/artic...-next-season-361715.html#sthash.1LRmeMHb.dpuf
Tim Kawakami @timkawakami Sounds like the Warriors aren't poised to trade David Lee tonight during the draft. More likely will re-assess the market in a few weeks.