09-02-2023, 06:47 PM
(09-02-2023, 05:14 PM)Jym Wrote: But I do think it would be irresponsible to go above 4 year/$60 mil this summer.
That's right around what the MLE would be next year with the expected 10% cap raise
I'm against 60. That's well over MLE, and more generally it's the concept of pay him X, well then a few mill more, ok, then a few more, ok, then how about just a bit more, and eventually you are well above what he's worth.
Last year's MLE was under 52 for 4 years, and NBA current projection next year for MLE would be 4/54. I think that is the MOST he would be offered if he was a RFA, and don't see the wisdom in going way higher. It's bidding against yourself IMO.
Frankly, I wouldn't even start there. I think he is worth less than MLE, which this year was 4 yrs/51.8. Thybulle was offered 3 yrs/33M. With that as a baseline, I'd think I'd present him a choice of 3 yrs/33M or 4 yrs/48M as a reasonable deal based on comps. If you want those adjusted for cap inflation, then 3/34.5 or 4/50. But the Hard Cap World did not end last month, and if Green is a 11-12M player, you just can't be weak in negotiating and pay him 15.