06-13-2023, 07:06 AM
(06-12-2023, 02:23 PM)F Gump Wrote: We discussed Kyrie-to-MIA before, and I still don't see even a longshot financial possibility for Kyrie (other than the theoretical idea that with s-w's and giveaways, salary cutting can be done).
BEFORE you factor in money for Strus and Vincent (MIA isn't going to simply let those FA's walk away, in any scenario, right?) the Heat are over Apron 2! What's the number for each of those guys, are they MLE or close to it?
The obvious plan would be to throw Strus and Vincent in the trash, plus find a route to an additional 10M or more to slice, and then try to entice the Mavs to do a sign-and-trade that the Mavs are not pursuing (since they want to keep Kyrie)? I just don't see it.
Respectfully, this is Miami. They are the best in the biz at this kind of thing.
Step One: Pay SA #18 to take salary. Lowry for Birch gets it done. SA has a floor general to keep things organized in Wemby's first year.
Step Two: Find a third team to take Birch
Step Three: Don't take on too much excess salary in the KI trade. Herro/Dipo/Jovic for KI at $40mm
You now have about $13mm to keep one of Vincent or Strus...probably Vincent
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